Saratoga Springs, NY - Ernest R. "Ernie" Lloyd, III, of Madison Street, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday (May 19, 2010) at Albany Medical Center. He was 85. Born on Nov.25, 1924 in Saratoga Springs, NY, he was a son of the late Ernest R. and Margaret E. (Keehan) Lloyd, Jr. He attended St. Peter's Academy and was a lifelong city resident. A US Army veteran of World War Two, he served with the 673rd Field Artillery Battalion in the European Theatre, including the Ardennes, Normandy and Rhineland and was honorably discharged as a PFC on Dec. 12, 1945. A former employee of the Boston and Maine Railroad system, he also worked as a custodian for 19 years at Skidmore College, retiring in 1987. Ernie was a dedicated member of Saratoga Council 246 Knights of Columbus Third Degree, initiated into the council on Feb. 1, 1951. He was recognized for his 59 years of continuous service to the K of C at their recent Old Timers' dinner ceremony on May 17, 2010. He volunteered on numerous council activities and committees, including serving as an original co-chairman of the "200" club in 1975. A member of Saratoga Assembly 0745 Fourth Degree, he was past president of the Saratoga Columbian Association and volunteered for many years as a bartender at the council's former Woodlawn Avenue home. A member of the American Legion Adirondack Post 70, he attended several of his Army infantry group reunions over the past decades. A devout Catholic, he was a life member of the Church of St. Peter, had served for many years as an usher during Sunday liturgies and was a faithful communicant at the daily 8am Mass. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his wife, Dorothy A. (Egan) Spratt Lloyd, who died May 4, 2001 and four brothers, Joseph, Edward, Thomas and William Lloyd. Survivors include two brothers, Arthur Lloyd of Brentwood, Long Island and Jack (Linda) Lloyd of Schuylerville; one sister, Mary (Donald) Hammond of Las Vegas, NV; Dorothy's children, Robert H. Spratt and Sharon (Stan) Drosky, all of Saratoga Springs and Patricia (Don) Cunningham of Troy; 12 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, cousins and his sisters-in-law, Connie and Jean Lloyd of Saratoga Springs. Relatives and friends may call from 2 to 5pm Sunday in the Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am Monday in the Church of St. Peter, followed by burial with military honors at the family plot in St. Peter's Cemetery, West Avenue. Third and Fourth Degree members of the Knights of Columbus will assemble at the church at 3 pm Sunday for their services. Memorials may be made in his name to the Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway 584-5373. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.