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Diary of Frederick Lloyd
Supplied with the kind permission of Steve Lloyd
Post War
Fred was irradiated by the atomic fallout from Hiroshima. losing his hair and his thyroid gland had to be removed not long after getting home to England.
Returning home for Christmas 1945, Fred found his son Michael, who had been born in early 1940, and so had no recollection of his father. This made the reunion difficult, but only at first. Michael had spent the last 4 years or so with his mum, living at Marjorie’s mum and dad’s pub, The Spotted Horse, in Bristol. He had no desire to share his mum with this stranger. One early morning, Fred awoke to six year old Michael standing on their bed, holding the headboard, giving him a few kicks. “Go on back to the bloody war, Sergeant Major!”. The most famous Lloyd family quote. After this outburst, they soon made friends.
Fred suffered from fractures in his lower spine, likely the result of being beaten with a shovel by a Japanese soldier or guard. He had occasional bouts of malaria, but this stopped after several years. However, the nightmares never stopped. He told Marjorie that he dreamed of running through the jungle with “the Japs” right behind him. He had them most nights right up until his death, he never complained.
Not long after the war Fred and Marjorie were blessed with another son, Keith.
Marjorie, Keith and Michael - A family outing to the Seaside
When Keith was just five years old, he fell while playing at school and hit his head. He died the following day, such a tragic loss for the family.
Fred and Michael
Eventually Michael married, and with his family emigrated to Vancouver in 1968.
Fred and Marjorie lived in Bristol, until emigrating shortly after in 1969, following Michael and his family to Vancouver.
Marjorie, Sarah, Steve and Fred - Summertime in Stanley Park, Vancouver.
It was a great adventure, and gave them the chance to help raise their grandchildren, Sarah and Steve.
Fred and Marjorie celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with the family
Fred passed away from cancer in the summer of 1997, surrounded by his wife, son and grandchildren. He was not afraid as he would be with Keith, again.
Marjorie died peacefully in a care home in 2007 with her son by her side. She was now at peace with Keith and Fred.
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