Claire J. Lloyd, 89, a resident of Oswego, passed away Saturday, at St. Luke Health Services.

Claire was born in Oswego, the daughter of the late Frank and Wilhelmina (Geiger) Schneider.

She was formerly employed as a registered nurse in the pediatric department with the Oswego Hospital, and as a nursing supervisor at Pontiac Nursing Home.

She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and a member of the VFW Post #5885 Auxiliary. She was a volunteer with RSVP, and the St. Luke Nursing Home gift shop.

Claire was a former member of the First United Methodist Church.

She enjoyed camping, and making regular trips to Lake George to visit her family.

She was a beautiful, kind, and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was loved by all of the many people whose lives she touched.

She was the wife of the late James R. Lloyd, Sr., who died in 1999.

She is survived by three daughters, JoAnne Howard of Oswego, Carol Stanyon of Clay, and Wendy (Gary) Diehl of Oswego; a son, James Lloyd, Jr. of Myrtle Beach, SC; two grandchildren, Christopher and Nathan Diehl; one great-grandson, Ethan Diehl; and two nephews, Richard and David Schneider.

Calling hours will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 Wednesday, at the Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 7:00 Wednesday, following the calling hours, at the funeral home, 112 East Second Street in Oswego.

Contributions can be made to Oswego County Humane Society.