Charles Edward Reid

83 - Sydney River

Charles Edward Reid, 83 of Sunrise Drive died peacefully on Thursday, October 24, 2013 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital with his family by his side.

Born in Westmount he was the son of the late George and Mary Reid.

As a young man Charles was an avid athlete and participated in numerous sports; softball, badminton, and later became very active in the Sydney Curling Club where he served as a director. He was also a member of the Lingan Golf and Country Club. For many years Charlie was employed with Scotia Limestone and later retired in the mid 1990’s from Sydney Steel.

Surviving are his wife the former Joan McManus; daughter, Carolyn (David) McPhee, Toronto and 2 granddaughters, Claire and Julie; sisters, Joan and Zelda. Charles is also survived by his very close family members; Rev. Ora McManus, Bill (Bernice) McManus and Carolyn (David) Winfield. Predeceased by seven siblings

There will be no visitation for the late Mr. Reid. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 29 at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Fatima Church. Rev. Duaine Devereaux and Rev. Frank Abbass officiating. Interment to follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.

Donations in Charles memory may be made to Cape Breton Palliative care. Special thanks to Dr’s. Glen Worth, Isabel Dugas and George Burns and the nursing staff of 4-C, 4-B and the palliative care unit.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.twcurry.com.