George Leonard Reid
1942-2020
George Leonard Reid – 78, Bible Hill,
passed away peacefully at home on Monday morning, December 28, 2020.
Born in Truro, he was a son of the late Francis and Muriel (McKenna)
Reid.
George worked as a bartender at various establishments from
here to the West Coast, and upon returning to Bible Hill, he worked at
The Pond. He then worked at Stanfield’s for 32 years and
retired in 2007. He was an avid Boston Bruins fan, much to the dismay
of Ruth, who cheered on Toronto Maple Leafs; there have been many
debates over the years about best players and teams! He enjoyed
volunteering with Canadian Red Cross and was a lifetime member of
Truro Horsemens Club, where he was always up for a good chat over a
cold Keith’s.
George is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Ruth
(Ballinger); son, Leonard Reid, Bible Hill; step children, Cathy (Guy)
Lanctot, West Porters Lake; Peggy Weatherbee, North River; David
Barrett, Debert; Helen Barrett (George Trenholm), Bible Hill;
grandson, Riley Reid, Dartmouth; several step grandchildren and great
grandchildren; brother, Gerald (Beatrice) Reid, Bible Hill; sisters,
Iola Lydick, New York; Viola Hicks, Lillian Hicks, Niagara Falls,
Ontario; several nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he was
predeceased by his sister, Helen Allen; brothers, Frank Reid, Kenneth
Reid.
Private interment will be held at a later date at Bible Hill
Cemetery, Warren Drive, Bible Hill. If so desired, donations in
George’s memory to Canadian Red Cross or charity of choice
are welcomed.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private messages of
condolence may be sent to the family by viewing George’s
obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence”
at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of George Leonard Reid 19422020..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia