It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Freda Ellen Reid on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, in her 93rd year. Beloved wife and best friend of the late John Kenneth Reid for 64 years. Loving mother of Ronald (Terry) Reid and David Reid. Proud Grandmother of Bradley (Celena), Shannon (Joe), Kevin (Feyza), Amy (Gabe) and Melissa (Mervyn) and Great Grandmother of Brady, Hayden, Jayda, Colton, Griffin, Tanya, Matthew and Benjamin. Freda is predeceased by her parents Frederick and Agnes Shaw and her sister Elizabeth Gamble. Freda will be fondly remembered by all of her friends, neighbours and extended family. A special thank you to the staff and residents at The Village of Riverside Glen for their friendship and loving care that was shown to our mother and our family over the past seven years. Resting at Gilbert MacIntyre and Son Funeral Home- Hart Chapel, 1099 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario (519-821-5077). Family invite friends to a visitation on Friday, August 25, 2023 from 10:00am to 11:00am. Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home’s Hart Chapel at 11:00am with Reverend Stephen Mutavdzija officiating. A reception will follow in the funeral home’s Fellowship Lounge. Freda will be laid to rest next to her husband at Huxley Cemetery, 5982 Trafalgar Road, Hillsburgh at 3:00pm. The funeral service for Freda will be live streamed for those who are unable to attend. Please see the link under Services below. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or to Diabetes Canada would be appreciated. Donations can be made in person at the funeral home or online at www.gilbertmacintyreandson.com.
