Obituary of Donald L Reid

Don passed away on February 2 at the age of 71. He was predeceased by his parents Ernest and Doris (Ayles) Reid of Moncton, and his nephews Robert and Dexter. Don is survived by the love of his life Kathy, and pet, Best Bud Rosie. He leaves to mourn his daughter Jennifer (Ira); grandchildren Ica, Timberly, and Nathan; great-grandchildren Mallina and Adian; Kathy’s children Erin (Wayne), Ben (Angela), Candace (Jamie); and grandchildren Averie, Seth, Elexa, Amber, Nick, Aaron, Evelyn, Allie and Layne. Don also leaves to mourn his sister Ruth (Don), brother Walter (Carol), and nieces and nephews Lynn, Michael, Kim and James. Don joined the Canadian Navy at the age of 17 as a weapons tech and navy diver. He spent his whole career (37 years) working in various positions across Canada. Don was "pusser" and proud of it. He made many friends in the armed forces and could tell some mean war stories. Each one ended with a laugh. Don was the love of Kathy’s life, the best husband ever, a caring father and grandfather and a good friend to all. Bravo Zulu Don! He will be forever missed. "Up Spirits" will be held on Friday February 12, 2016 from 2:00PM – 4:00PM at Whelan Funeral Home, 515 Cooper Street, Ottawa, ON followed by a Memorial Service held at Tuttle Brothers & Riverview Funeral Home, 214 Pine Glen Road, Riverview, NB on Wednesday February 17, 2016 at 2:00PM. Memorialization will take place at Sea at a later date. For those so wishing memorial donations in Donald’s name may be directed to the Royal Canadian Naval Benevolent Fund, P.O. Box 505, Station "B", Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5P6 or the Glentworth Legion Branch 342, Box 55, Glentworth, SK S0H 1V0. In living memory of Don, a memorial planting will be made by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.Service Information Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 2:00pm Tuttle Brothers and Riverview Memorial Chapel, 214 Pine Glen Rd. Riverview, NB