Spencerport, NY: Passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 9, 2017, at the age of 87.
Predeceased by his wife, Ruth (Ruddy) Gates; parents, Frederick L. and Catherine Gates; and brother, Neil (Vivian) Gates.
Reid is survived by his children, Denise Henderson, Randell (Shirley) Gates, Wayne Gates, and Eileen (Kevin McNulty) Gates; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, Glenn Gates, Ross (Gail) Gates, and Paul Gates; sister, Gail (Gates) Francotti; several nieces and nephews; and long-time companion, Roberta McDermott.
Relatives and friends may call on Wednesday, Sept. 13th, from 2-4PM and 7-9PM, at the Funeral Home of ALVAH HALLORAN & SON, 2125 Chili Ave., Gates. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30AM on SATURDAY, Sept. 16th, at Holy Ghost Church, 250 Coldwater Rd., Gates. Private inurnment in Holy Ghost Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Reid’s name to Lifetime Care Hospice of Rochester, 3111 Winton Rd. South, Rochester, NY 14623.