David H. Reed

David was born June 16, 1934, in Jonesport, Maine, the son of Gladys (Davis) and Lowell S. Reed, Sr. He was a 1952 graduate of Machias High School in Machias, Maine. On February 14, 1954 he married his first wife, Virginia Holmes,who passed away March 22, 1975.

David loved to be with his family: whether gathering at the holidays, baking sweets, spending time with his grandchildren or entertaining guests with his humor, he was happiest when around those he loved. He had a warm and humorous sense about him and it was contagious. He was an avid Red Sox Fan and never missed a game, in fact he attended two games in person. In addition he enjoyed working outside in the yard, growing vegetables in the garden, and various other outdoor chores. Over the past few years he had taken on new hobbies: reading, word games and puzzles, and watching television. Perhaps one of his favorite past-times was listening to Irish Music.

He is survived by his son: Larry Reed of Greenville, NH, two daughters: Janet Grout and her husband David of Swanzey, NH and Ashley V. Bosse and her husband Paul of Fredricton, NB, Canada, eight grandchildren: Jeffrey Dougherty, Shaun Dougherty and his wife Missy, Faith Bosse, Trinity Bosse, Lucas Bosse, David Grout, Jr. and his wife Maureen, Devon Bazzani and her husband Anthony, and Dyane Grout, five great-grandchildren: Christianna, Connor, Savannah, Auston, and Jackson, a brother: Lowell Reed, Jr and his wife Jean of East Machias, Maine, two sisters: Jenny Derderian, of Methuen, MA and Helen Swope of Exeter, NH, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is also survived by his Long-Time Companion and Soulmate: Patricia Patnode and her family: her daughter: Kelly Byam and her husband Douglas, her son: Bill Patnode, and five grandchildren: Sasha, Luke, Megan, Zachary and Jesse. He is predeceased by three sisters: Mary Miller, Betty Tucker, and Marie Gray.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, November 2, 2012 at 11am at the Foley Funeral Home, 49 Court Street, Keene, NH. Family and friends are invited to call from 6 to 8 pm on Thursday, November 1, 2012. Burial will be private, in Jonesport, ME., in the spring.

Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be made to the Cheshire Medical Center, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department, c/o Mary Anne Riley, 580 Court Street, Keene, NH., 03431.