Of Victoria died Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at Victoria Royal Jubilee Hospital peacefully in his sleep after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Born in Victoria May 10, 1938, Alex is predeceased by his mother, Myrtle; father, Ferguson; brother, Gordon (Lynn) and their daughter, Wendy. Alex leaves behind his loving wife, Jean; son, Dave (Dawn) and their two daughters, Kara and Krista (Josh); and his great granddaughter, Emma (Krista’s daughter); son, Mike and his two sons, Kyle and Corey, and daughter, Brianne; his daughter, Vicki (Tom) Smith and their two sons, Thomas and Michael; son, Stephen (Tanya) and their daughter, Taryn. Also survived by his brother, Stuart (Iris) and their daughter, Tina and son, Brent; nephew, Wayne (Yvonne) (Gordon’s son).
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society are gratefully appreciated.
A gathering of friends and family to celebrate Alex’s life will occur on October 16, 2010 from 1 pm to 3 pm at 7 Eaton Avenue, Victoria.
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Robert Stewart
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Shirley MacFarlane To the Reid Family:
I am sure Alex was a good friend to Ken Provan. Hope I am right.
Wanted you to know we are thinking of you. We truly still miss
Ken and it has been years. Happy Thanksgiving.
Hugs,
Shirley and Stuart MacFarlane (Ken Provan’s cousin)
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Judy Reid I am very saddened by the death of Alex. My thoughts are with the family at this time of remembrance of his life. I know he is in a better place.
Those we love never leave us
For their beautiful memories
are imprinted on our hearts forever.
The Lodge pauses to note its great sorrow that the passing of Brother Alex Reid who has served in many chairs in the Lodge including worshipful Master and director of Education rover the past 22 years. The high quality of his work and dedication to the Lodge merited the commendation of his brothers. who on this occasion join in paying tribute to a good and faithful brother. He lives In our memory as a kindly soul who helped his fellow man, May God res t his soul.