Obituary for
Reid Burley
With his family by his side, Reid Burley of Grand Bend passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018 at Strathroy Middle General Hospital in his 66th year. Reid was the loved brother of Shane (Judy), Cindy (Mike 2017), Freddie (1971) and Warren (2009). Fun loving uncle of Tawnya (Darcy), Tabetha, Alana, Terra (Brendan), Alexis (Scott) and great uncle to Caber, Parker, Maddy, Wyatt, Emmett, Lucy, and Everett. Reid is predeceased by his parents Marion “Tiny” & Hecktor Burley and step father Mac Moloy.
Reid was known for his involvement in the community, showing up to many of the local events on his Harley including the Grand Bend Volunteer firefighters, Member of the Grand Bend Mariner’s Hockey Team, Long-time associate member of the Grand Bend Legion Branch 498 and Head fish fryer and long-time member at the Lake Smith Conservationists. Reid was an outdoorsman, with fishing and hunting being his favourite activities.
Nothing brought Reid a greater pride than time with his family, taking the kids for rides on his snowmobile, ATV, or tractor and being misidentified as Santa.
Family and friends are invited to the Grand Bend Legion, 20 Municipal Drive in GRAND BEND for a fish fry, time of stories and visiting as we celebrating the life of Reid on Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 1pm-4pm,. Casual attire please.
Donations to ICU/CCCU at the Strathroy Middle General Hospital or the Elevator Fund through the Grand Bend Legion would be appreciated in Reid’s name Arrangements entrusted to Gilpin Funeral Chapel. Please leave a memory or condolence online at www.GilpinFuneralChapel.com
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Reid Burley 1953 2018..
Death notice for the town of: Forest, Province: Ontario