It is with sadness that the family of Retired Sergeant Lawrence George Reid, age 87 announce his death which occurred on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Larry was born in Salt Springs, NB on June 9, 1929, is the husband of Diana (Bidwell) Reid and a son of the late Stanley and Jean (Ferguson) Reid.
He attended the Agricultural school in Sussex and upon graduation Larry worked for the Sussex Cheese and Butter Company, delivering milk to Bloomfield and other local areas, prior to joining the RCMP in 1952. He began his RCMP career in Cape Breton and received the honour of holding the ribbon at the opening of the Canso Causeway in 1955. Later postings took him to Labrador where he met his wife Diana in 1966. Following postings in Newfoundland, Larry then was posted to Thompson in Northern Manitoba. After retiring from the RCMP Larry worked for CMHC and a local real estate company. Larry was appointed as a Magistrate by the Manitoba Government.
In 1997 Larry moved back home to New Brunswick to retire. Hobbies over the years include showing his Labrador Retrievers, curling, card playing and owning standard bred race horse mares and foals.
Larry is survived by his wife Diana of 50 years; sons Mark (Nicole) of Kamloops, BC, David (Rachael) of Winnipeg, MB; grandchildren Michael, Matthew, Jonathan, Abby, Finley; brother Gordon (Joyce) and sister-in-law Carolyn Banks (Murray); several nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his parents, Larry is also predeceased by his infant sister Dorothy and brothers Ralph and Norman.
The family would like to thank the staff of 4C North, Saint John Regional, St. Joseph’s GEM unit, KV Extra Mural and Dr. Scott Green, his practitioner for their care and compassion.
Reid’s Funeral Home (506-832-5541), 1063 Main Street, Hampton, NB are entrusted with arrangements. Funeral service conducted by Archdeacon Robert Marsh will be held on Monday, January 16, 2017 at 11:00am from Reid’s Funeral Home Chapel.
Donations in memory of Larry may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Salvation Army or to the memorial of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences to the family and donations may be made through ReidsFH.com
