The family of Joseph Aubrey Sheldon Reid announces his
passing which occurred on his birthday, Thursday, December 27, 2018 at
Bobby’s Hospice with his daughters and sister at his
side.
Born on December 27, 1943 and raised in East Bay, Cape
Breton, NS, Aubrey was the son of the late John Joseph and Anna
Cecilia (Merlin) Reid.
After attending local schools in Cape Breton, he studied at
St. Francis Xavier College (Arts) further pursuing his final studies
in the Art (Philosophy) at St. Joseph’s Seminary, Edmonton,
Alberta. He returned to his native Cape Breton and in 1967 his
employment followed him to Saint John, NB, attending UNBSJ in the
Business Administration Program while employed as Registrar/Student
Services at New Brunswick Community College, Saint John and later as
Regional Director with the Department of Social Development, Province
of New Brunswick from where he retired in 2002. Aubrey was an active
member in his Parish Church Communities where he resided. He was a
firm believer in ‘giving back to his community’
having served on several Boards and Committees. He served as Chair of
the Board of Directors of Rocmaura Nursing Home; President of the
Board of Directors of Family Plus/Life Solutions Counselling Agency, a
Board member of Options Employment Outreach Inc., Sisters of Charity,
Lowwood Estates Condominiums as well as Villa Madonna Retreat House.
He was a man of faith, intellect, very methodical, kind hearted,
caring, passionate for the concerns of others, well loved by all whom
he came in touch.
Aubrey is survived by his loving and very special daughters,
Kimberly S. (Brian) Ferris, Kelly Ann (David) Kelter; his cherished
grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Nicholas, Josh, Jenna, Emma, Abby, Matthew and
Anna; great-granddaughter, Miah, all of whom he loved and who were so
important to him. He is survived by his siblings, Heather (Pat)
Oakley, Michael (Linda) all of Saint John, NB, Pauline Niedzielski of
Cape Breton; sisters-in-law, Marilyn Reid of New Waterford, NS and
Nancy Laskey of Edmonton, Alberta. Special mention also of his many
close and dear friends whom he loved so much.
He was predeceased by his loving partner and wife, Sandra
(1988); parents, John and Anna; brothers, Edward (2016), Jack (2014);
sister, Mary Jane (1964) and brother-in-law, Anthony
(2014).
Cremation has taken place. Visitation at Fundy Funeral Home,
230 Westmorland Rd., Saint John, NB (646-2424) on Thursday, January 3
from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday,
January 4 at 12 noon from Stella Maris Church. Interment will take
place in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Remembrances in memory of Aubrey may be made to Rocmaura
Nursing Home, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Bobby’s
Hospice or the charity of the donor’s choice.
www.fundyfuneralhome.com.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Joseph Aubrey Sheldon Reid 19432018..
Décès pour la Ville: Sydney, Province: Nova Scotia
