Peacefully at Avalon Care Centre, Orangeville on October 2, 2016, Rita Iliene Reid, in her 99th year, beloved wife of the late Earl Reid, Palgrave. Loving mother of Donna and the late Derek Sherlock, Bob and Nancy Reid. Beloved Nanna of Lisa Sherlock, Lori Sherlock, Samantha and William McGregor, Craig and Tanya Reid, Darren and Dale Reid. Adoring Circle Nanna (Great-Grandmother) of Greg, Taryn, Jessie, Jake, Lily, Owen, Aspen, Madison, Brandon, Ashley, Jessica, and Circle Head Nanna (Great-Great-Grandmother) of Joel. Loving sister of Doug Tomlinson and predeceased by Raymond, Ross, Jack, Jean, Joan, Pete, Ronald (Corky), Gordon and Billy Bob. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews and Nanna to all who knew and loved her. Thank you to the staff at the Jane Street Apartment, Bolton and the Avalon Care Centre, Orangeville.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Wednesday evening 7 – 9 o’clock and on Thursday morning, October 6 from 10 o’clock until time of funeral service in the chapel at 11 o’clock.
Following a reception at the funeral home, interment Morningside Cemetery, Palgrave.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Dufferin, 25 Centennial Road #1, Orangeville L9W 1R1.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
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Coletta Family
Lisa, Lori and family,
We are thinking of your family during this difficult time. Your Nana had a wonderfully full life. Such great memories we know you have to celebrate with. Xo
The Coletta Family
Maureen
Rest in peace my friend. Until we meet again.
Maureen Dawe
Lianne and Charlotte
Erynne Chard
Samantha and Family,
We send our sympathies to you during this difficult time. Hold on to your memories tightly because our loved ones live on in our hearts even after they’ve gone.
Erynne, Gary and family.
Linda Tantalo
A fond farewell to a wonderful lady from all the staff and residents of Jane St
Penny lewis
Dear Rita, how I enjoyed our visits and hearing your stories . You will be missed by your church family. may you rest in peace and blessings to your family.
The rev penny lewis Christ church Bolton
Melanie Jackson (nee Atkinson)
My deepest condolences.
Cherish your memories.
Isabelle Bottoms
Have fond memories of working with Rita at White’s Rexall Drug Store many years ago. May you now rest in peace.
Sincere condolences to her family.
Linda gulston
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this sorrowful time. I miss you both
Maureen Kowal
For the family of Reita Reid
Your mom was lovely, a faithful member of our church, a lovely person to talk to, I would often take her to our church suppers and I enjoyed talking with her. She also came to the pharmacy where I worked , she loved to talk and we enjoyed her conversations, she will be sadly missed
Maureen and Dennis Kowal
Barry & Nancy Barton
Donna, Bob and families,
Our sincere condolences to you all. You Mom was such a lovely and gracious person and we have many life long memories of her.
Barry & Nancy Barton
Sally Cairns
Lori,
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your Nana. Thinking of you and your family at this time.
Cathy Follick
Dear Donna and family….I am so sorry to hear about Aunt Rita she was a great lady. I came across this today as I was doing some research on my Dad. I always enjoyed her visits to Ardbeg and have many memories of your families visits also. Take care.
Cathy