Albert William REID

Albert William Reid Albert William Reid, World War II veteran of the Sicily campaign died suddenly at Soldiers Memorial Hospital in his 90th year. With mixed emotions, the family of William Reid announces his passing on September 7, 2005. The sadness of our loss is tempered by the knowledge that his suffering has ended. He leaves behind beloved wife of fifty two years, Dorothy. Loving father to sons, William and Douglas, daughter Sandra, and son-in-law, Louis. Proud grandfather of Lauren, Joseph and Lindsay. He was predeceased by his brother, John M. Reid of Moncton and his cousin, Bill Palmer of Fredericton. Bill was born in Newcastle, NB, raised in Moncton and lived most of his adult life in Toronto. During his fifteen years with the Toronto Historical Board his knowledge and military experience proved invaluable with his work training the Fort York Guard. His final days were spent at his cottage on Lake Simcoe surrounded by family and his beloved little dog Cinderella. A private memorial service will be held at St. Johns Anglican Church later this year. Arrangements entrusted to the Mundell Funeral Home, 79 West St., N., Orillia L3V 5C1 (705) 325-2231. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Neurological Parkinson's Foundation. Messages of condolence are welcomed at www.mundellfuneralhome.com [Times & Transcript]