Earl was born on Jean de Gaunt Island, Placentia Bay to parents Joseph & Jessie (Green) Lockyer. His siblings were Myrtle, Benjamin, Heman, and Susan. In 1944 he married Winnie Hapgood of Tacks Beach, which he said was the prettiest girl he had ever seen. They had four children, Cyril (Nina), Berkley (Margaret), Calvin (Olive) and Judy (Gerard). They were blessed with grandchildren, Sheina (Darrell) Knowlton, Sherry (Larry) Purdy, Joe (Lisa) Lockyer, Jason (Laura) Lockyer: 7 great grandchildren & 6 Great great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, special niece Donna & George Trowbridge, and sister-in law Rowena Hapgood.
He was an avid carpenter, building his first house when he was 19, and as the saying goes, “could put an arse in a cat”. He built many beautiful pieces of furniture that we still cherish.
He worked on the oceans from the age of 9. He worked inshore fishing with his uncle when his dad died, worked on a Norwegian Whaler when he was 14, bank fishing in a dory when he was 18, an engineer on schooners, and as an able seaman with the federal government.
During WWll he was a merchant mariner doing convoy duties.
Dad loved his family above all else. A highlight of his life was a trip across Europe with four generations of his family, visiting the battlefields of Europe, when he was 93 yrs old.
He was loved and respected by his family. He will be so missed.
Now he is reunited with his beautiful wife of 73 yrs and his two sons, Berkley and Cyril.
A special thank you to the management and staff of Hilltop Manor in Arnold’s cove, where he spent a year. You certainly are the best.
A life well lived, Rest easy thou good and faithful servant.
As per his wishes, there will be no visitation, but a graveside service will be held at St. Andrews Anglican Cemetery, Sunnyside on Wednesday, August 27, at 2:00 pm. All are welcome.
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George, Judy, Amy & Christianna Baker says
August 25, 2025 at 8:13 pmTo Calvin, Olive and Family. So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
Elizabeth Bailey says
August 25, 2025 at 8:22 pmSending my deepest and sincere condolences to Judy, Calvin and the rest of his family, Mr, Lockyer had a very gentle way about him, from the first time I both him and his precious wife I felt like another member of their family, my heart is broken but at the same time very grateful for his long and wonderful life. I will forever treasure the Christmas sled he made me a few years ago, and I will forever miss his sweet smile and his hugs. . Rest easy my dear friend, I am sure you have earned your angel wings, To his family treasure all your precious memories and may they help you as you go forward, RIP my sweet friend🙏🏻
Carol willing says
August 25, 2025 at 8:40 pmSo very sorry for your loss our deepest sympathies to the families
Eric Hillier says
August 25, 2025 at 10:30 pmCalvin and family, sorry to hear of your father’s passing whom you have spoken about on several occasions. Know that Marion and I are thinking about you and holding you in our prayers. Eric and Marion
Doreen and Jim Stryde says
August 26, 2025 at 12:24 pmSending our condolences to the family .
He was blessed with a long life that was well live.
Cherish all your memories and know that he will live on as you share those memories in the years to come.
Lorraine Lockyer says
August 26, 2025 at 12:46 pmCalvin and family sorry for your lost of your Dad sending my sincere condolences
Stan and Rita says
August 26, 2025 at 1:05 pmJudy, our deepest condolences to you and the Lockyer family. It was an absolute pleasure to have known him. His kindness and genuine nature shone through. A brilliant light has gone out here on earth. Rest easy Earl.
GLORIA STEWART says
August 26, 2025 at 5:30 pmDear Judy..My sincere sympathy . I remember your Dad and too, your Mom as they were both so very delightful and welcoming. It is so difficult to lose a parent, someone you have loved your whole life. Rest peacefully, Mr Lockyer.
Sincerely, Gloria(Stanley) Stewart
Vicki Pennell says
August 26, 2025 at 6:36 pmTo Calvin, Olive and family
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your father. We are sure you have many beautiful memories of his long life. Know that our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Wayne and Vicki Pennell
Dianne Butt says
August 26, 2025 at 6:51 pmCalvin , Olive and family,
sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Thinking of you all at this time, and our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Kevin and Dianne
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