Eileen Reid

Eileen Rebecca Reid -August 31, 1934-December 28,2021
On December 28th heaven has gained another angel. Passed peacefully away at Lions Manor
Nursing home in Placentia at the age of 87 surrounded by her loving daughters, Eileen Rebecca
Reid. Predeceased by her husband, Harry Reid; parents, James and Minnie Newhook; daughter,
Dorothy Reid; grandson Joshua Poole; sisters, Joanne Cooper and Beatrice Harris; brother,
William Newhook.
Leaving to mourn with heart-filled memories her sons; Barry (Vivian), Keith (Jamie), Bill
(Donna), Don (Patsy), Curtis, Dean (Trudy), Chris (Susan), Paul (Andrea), daughters; Jocelyn
(Pete), Minnie (Dennis) and Pauline (Angus); 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sisters
Bessie, Iris and Sylvia; brothers Doug (Barb), Ed (Bonnie); along with numerous nieces and
nephews and a large circle of friends.
Eileen was a loving and caring woman to all who knew her and greeted everyone with a smile
and a hug. She was well known for her love of cards; especially a good game of 120s, her
passion for quilting and knitting and not to mention her famous raisin buns that were savored by
everyone lucky enough to taste one. Family was extremely important to her and she never missed
a birthday or anniversary with a card and phone call.
Special thanks going to Lions Manor unit 3 and unit 1 staff.
Funeral service to take place on Thursday December 30 @ 2pm at The Church of the Good
Shepperd, Norman’s Cove. Due to Covid restrictions there will be no visitation and funeral is by
invitation only as space is limited and Vaxx Pass  and mask is required.
Donations may be made in her memory to her favorite charities; Ronald McDonald House,
Children’s Wish Foundation, or charity of donor’s choice.

Posted in Obituary.

24 Comments

  1. To all of Eileen’s family, especially my dear friend Jocelyn, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom, Nan and sister. Eileen was a special soul that loved her family so much. She is finally at peace and with her love Harry and all her family that went before her. May your Mom rest in peace. God bless you all.

  2. Our deepest thoughts and prayers to the whole family.Wish I could be there to offer my condolences in person but I’m in Ontario with my family and we all are thinking of you. Eileen was a beautiful person and will be missed by everyone.

  3. Our condolences go out to all of Eileen’s family. Your mom was a wonderful woman. She was funny and it was a joy to talk to her. I have many funny memories of you mom and I will hold them dearly forever. Hold on to your beautiful memories and this will help guide you and help you through this sad time ‘Rest in peace Eileen.

  4. We are so sorry for the loss of your mom. Our prayers 🙏🏻 and thoughts are with you all. Aunt Eileen was a beautiful person inside and out. She will be missed. Cherish your memories. Hugs to you all xoxo

  5. Our deepest condolences to the whole family. I only had the pleasure of meeting her when Tim and I finally moved home but she was such a sweet lady. Mom(Myrtle)talks of her so fondly and of the times her and dad(Dave) used to have with her and Harry.

  6. Condolences to all the family. A very special lady, always a big hug and kiss. Heaven has gained a beautiful angel and she has reunited with her family that has gone before her. Rest Easy sweet lady. Hugs and kisses.

  7. Jocelyn and all the Reid family so sorry to hear of your precious moms passing , She was a very kind and loving woman, always with a smile .. your cherished memories will help lift you up during the days ahead. Sending hugs and prayers to all of you.
    God is good

  8. So sorry for your loss, Aunt Eileen was a wonderful sweet lady,loved by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this heartbreaking time in your lives. There are no words that can be spoken to ease your pain and heartache with the lose of a parent, hold your memories close, know that she loved you all and that you all were her world. Always remember that she’s in God’s arms now and in your hearts and the hearts of all who love her. Sending love and hugs from, Bonnie, Don, Edward, Wayne, Gary, Joy and families xo ♥

  9. So sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was a beautiful lady and love by all. Condolences to all the family especially to our friends Jocelyn, Don and Chris. Hugs to all the family.

  10. Sending deepest and heartfelt condolences to your family at the passing of your beautiful Mom. May the strength and love of family and friends surround you and help you endure the difficult days ahead.

  11. So sorry for your loss.
    Eileen was like s second mom to us and we have so many fond memories of her.
    Hugs to all of the family.
    Xxoo

  12. Paul and all the Reid family,Please accept our sincere condolences on your Mother’s passing. It is never easy to lose a parent but I am sure that your precious memories will help provide you peace and comfort in the difficult days ahead.

  13. Our sincere condolences to each and every one you at the loss of This beautiful lady. I have such fond childhood memories of her and how welcoming she was to all of us. She always had a smile and never minded an extra kid at the dinner table. May you all lean on each other and share your love and beautiful memories of her. Rest easy Eileen.

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