Ralph REID

Ralph "Dick" Reid January 13, 1942 - September 22, 2004 Funeral arrangements by Atlantic Funeral Home (Halifax) REID, Ralph "Dick" - 62, Timberlea, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, September 22, 2004, in the Palliative Care Unit, VG Site, QEII, with his family at his side. Born January 13, 1942, in Halifax, he was a son of the late Arthur and Myrtle (Carlton) Reid. Dick retired from the Halifax Shipyards in 2004 after 37 years working as a burner. Dick is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, the former Judy Stone; son, John; sister, Shirley (Lawrence) Waldick, Lantz; brothers, Murray, Fairview; Don, Lakelands; William, Lower Sackville; many nieces, nephews and friends who will miss him dearly. He was predeceased by son, Colin; brothers, Art, Al; niece, Tracy. Arrangements have been entrusted to Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax, where the family will receive friends 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, and where the funeral service will be held 11:30 a.m. Friday, Rev. Dr. George MacDonald officiating. Reception to follow in Atlantic Funeral Home Family Reception Centre. If so desired, a donation in Dick's memory to Canadian Cancer Society, 1-5826 South St., Halifax, NS B3H 1S6 would be appreciated. On-line condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com