Donald Thomas (Tom) Reed

Tom was predeceased by his mother Betty Reed. Tom will be deeply missed by his father Don Reed; wife Nancy Reed; daughters Meghan Bennie (Eric), Laura Silva (David); grandchildren Emma and Cole Silva, Ethan and Sophie Bennie; siblings Anne Pearson (Terry), Jim Reed (Elaine), David Reed; extended family Sandy Parfitt (John), Bruce Campbell (Corinna) and Father in law Ian Campbell. Tom has numerous nieces and nephews in addition to many close friends.

Tom worked 38 plus years at Columbia Bitulithic and Lafarge. Beneath Tom's gentle gruffness and dedicated work ethic was a true Heart of Gold. Tom truly valued his family, close friends, and colleagues. He would give the shirt off his back for anyone in need of his help. Where ever you may drive in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, Tom's 38 plus years of contribution to transportation infrastructure was significant. The family are grateful for the exemplary and compassionate care given by the ICU staff at RCH.

In lieu of flowers the family would gratefully request gifts be made to the BCIT foundation in support of a legacy scholarship. The endowment will support student awards in the trades. Gifts can be made by phone (604-432-8803), online (https://www.bcit.ca/foundation/giving/donate.shtml), by cheque (payable to the BCIT Foundation with In Memory of Tom Reed in the memo).

A celebration of life for Donald will be held Friday, May 11, 2018 at 2 PM at Sharon United Church, 21562 Old Yale Rd, Langley, British Columbia V3A 4M8.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared for the Reed family.