Rhonda webster smith posted a condolence

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Lil and family, very sorry to hear about Peter, when I was just about done my time with Lawtons I had a chance to speak to him briefly! We were remembering the times he came in the spring to open up the ground for dads garden! Rhonda webster-Smith

Innis McCready posted a condolence

Saturday, December 3, 2022

To Lillis and the Reid family; I want to send condolences to you all upon learning of Peter's death. I have memories and friendship of Peter during the years at school in Bloomfield, and as members of the Bloomfield Boys Scout troop. I remember Peter's mother and dad and the active Reid family of Peter's numerous brothers and sisters. I recall labouring in summer with the berry pickers at Ivan's strawberry plantation. Those memories come again when friends pass away. My thoughts and prayers are of you as you mourn your loss. Sincerely, Innis McCready

Deb Thomson posted a condolence

Thursday, December 1, 2022

Dearest Lil, Katherine, Jas and family. Sending warmest condolences for your loss. I know your memories and Peters’s love will carry you through the difficult times and help you know peace. Much love, Deb Thomson

Mary McConchie posted a condolence

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

To Lil and Family, Sending my deepest sympathy to you all on the loss of Peter. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Mary McConchie & Family

Judith E.MacKinnon posted a condolence

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Memories of Uncle Pete! When I think of Uncle Pete (and Aunt Lil), I think of freshly cut Christmas trees, blue berries, tobogganing on the Big Hill on winter days; fishing trips to Lackie's Hole on PEI; staying at Aunt Laura and Uncle Keir's cottage at Mill River with all of us "camping out together" and getting in trouble for jumping off the neighbour's speed boats tied up below; I will never forget the time we went skiing at Poley Mountain-my first time ever on skiis and Booby Booth took me right to the top; I always loved our outings to St John, Sussex and Hampton. You always had a funny story and could always get us to laugh. So many memories and so glad we had you in our lives! Much love, Judy

Charles Johnston posted a condolence

Monday, November 28, 2022

To the family of Peter Reid, know that we are thinking of you and remembering Peter. He will leave a huge hole in your lives. He will remain forever in your heart. Our prayers are with you all. Joan and Charles Johnston

Larry & Carol McConchie posted a condolence

Monday, November 28, 2022

We are very saddened to hear that Peter has passed away. He was so much a part of the community; a tireless volunteer, and true gentleman. He will be missed. Please accept our sincere condolences.

Colleen, John Fair posted a condolence

Monday, November 28, 2022

I was very saddened to hear of Peter's passing. I have many fond memories of going to their house as I hung out with Heather and Barry. You were always made to feel welcome. Peter and Lil were very involved with the community. Our deepest condolences going to Lil, Greg, Kathy, Barry, Heather and Wendy, and all your family. Your families are in our thoughts and prayers.

Barbara Frances Pearson posted a condolence

Sunday, November 27, 2022

To Peter's Family. Please accept My condolence on your loss of Peter. I have known Peter and Lilas for many years as a member of the Kings County Historical Society. Peter always had a unique item from history to bring to meetings. Lilas always had a great story. Plant sales were special events with Peter and Lilas as auctioneers.Their sense of humour was greatly appreciated. Peter was a member of the Riverbank Cemetery Committee for years. I worked with Peter's sister, Nancy Waters, on the Reid-Allaby family history until we lost her a few years ago unexpectedly. Peter's grandparents, Charles Haddon Spurgeon and Christine Henderson (Budge) Allaby rest in Salt Springs Cemetery with many Alllaby relatives. Peter's brother Ian and wife Betty have a Stone in Salt Springs Cemetery as well. Peter was a gentleman who will be missed by many. Sincerely Barbara F. Pearson

Wesley & Andrea Hall posted a condolence

Sunday, November 27, 2022

Dear Lil and family, Our deepest sympathies to you all on Peter's passing. He was a part of our lives in so many ways over the years. Thinking of you all as you mourn his passing. Wesley & Andrea Hall

Jean Chestnut posted a condolence

Sunday, November 27, 2022

To Peters Family Thinking of you all at this time Jeany &Billy Chestnut

Bob Wiggins posted a condolence

Sunday, November 27, 2022

Dear Lil, Please accept my sincere condolences on Peter’s passing. Take care, -Bob

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Sunday, November 27, 2022

Dear Lil and Family, How sad we were to hear we lost such a great neighbour to the enemy that is death! We have really enjoyed getting to know Peter over the past year and have boasted to all our friends about having such amazing neighbours. From offering us wood in the middle of winter to plowing us a garden last May… you have both been so hospitable! Our garden from this time on will be called “Peter’s Garden”.

Wendy Alcorn posted a condolence

Sunday, November 27, 2022

So sorry to hear about Peter. To me, he was one of the pillars of our community and the loss is great. He always had time to talk and I appreciated all the advice he gave me over the years.My prayers going out to all the family. God bless you!

john Potter ferguson posted a condolence

Sunday, November 27, 2022

Dear Lil and family. So sorry to hear of the passing of Peter. Peter was someone to look up to, to respect and to admire. Many thoughts of him and his family come back to me today in sadness but also with pleasant memories. My deepest condolences to friends and family. You will always be in my memories. Love Always. John Ferguson

Bob and Heather Sherwood posted a condolence

Sunday, November 27, 2022

Dear Lil and family, Bob and I were so sorry to hear of Peter's passing. I remember him as so many have already described him: kind, caring, quiet and an important part of the church and community. When I told my dad (Bob Taylor) about his death, Dad reminisced about his years as Peter's pastor in Norton.He asked me to pass on his sympathy to all of you. We will be thinking of you in your great loss and praying for God's peace to fill your hearts now and in the days ahead, Bob and Heather Sherwood

Ashley Hewlett (Beckingham) posted a condolence

Sunday, November 27, 2022

Lil and family, Sincere condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. Growing up in Norton and attending the Baptist Church I always remember Peter to be on the quieter side. When he was a greeter on Sunday mornings, he always gave me a firm handshake and warm smile while handing me my bulletin; which always made me feel so welcome.

Ruby Booth posted a condolence

Sunday, November 27, 2022

Dear Lil and Family, I’ve know Peter since we went to Sunday School together in the late 30’s and 40’s. We were neighbours for 30 years and the Reid and Booth kids played and grew up together. I can’t imagine driving by and Peter not being there. Know that I am thinking of u all at this sad time. Ruby Booth

Stephen and Vicki posted a condolence

Sunday, November 27, 2022

Vicki and I send heartfelt condolences to the family. We had the privilege of meeting Peter during visits to Bill Wendy Ryan and Scott. Peter was always happy to extend invitations and add to his table. We loved those events filled with great food great stories . whether it was his famous turkey or even the odd lobster we were made to feel as part of the family. My brother Bill would always speak of peter as his best friend hunting buddy and father wrapped up in one person. Such a loss that he has moved on, but also such a privilege to all those who have had a chance to meet him, know him or be a part of his extended family. May his stories and memories last forever.

Winston and Trena Adair posted a condolence

Sunday, November 27, 2022

Our condolences to Lill and family on the passing of Peter. He lived a great life for 89 years and you have lost a lot of history. God bless him

Stephen and Myrna Colpitts posted a condolence

Sunday, November 27, 2022

So very sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies to you all. We are thinking of you during this difficult time. Stephen & Myrna

Bill and Faye Pearson posted a condolence

Sunday, November 27, 2022

Lil and family, we are so sorry to hear of Peter’s passing. When hunting season came round, we thought of how Peter always enjoyed it. It was a great pleasure and with appreciation to have Peter’s volunteerism in Kings County Historical and Archival Society and Kings County Museum and his unwavering interest in Kings County. I treasure those memories and valued his opinion. Our thoughts are with you now and in the difficult days to come.

Peg & Frank Loveridge posted a condolence

Sunday, November 27, 2022

Lil, Wendy and family, Frank & I send loving condolences. Peter was a wonderful force to be reckoned with. He always had a great conversation, helpful advice and a witty comment to share. If you needed information or help, he was your man. He was greatly respected and will be dearly missed.

The MacDonalds posted a condolence

Sunday, November 27, 2022

Our sympathies to all of you. So sorry for your loss. Lil, we are always here next door if you need anything. Love, Steve and Sue

Beth Green posted a condolence

Saturday, November 26, 2022

To Lil and family my heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. He was such a pleasure to work with on the Kings County and Historical Society. Keep you all in my prayers during this difficult time.

Roxanne McKnight posted a condolence

Saturday, November 26, 2022

The Reid Family has been such a foundational family in Norton, Lil writing history and Peter the first Mayor...The kids I knew them from school and such...Wendy the most in the later years. She is still here in Norton carrying on the legacy with Bill at her side. Lil and all the family so sorry for your loss...Peter what a life 89 years the things he has witnessed & lived...we have lost a great community member for us what a loss...RIP Peter! From Roxanne & Randy McKnight Mary & Russell Webster

Jean Price posted a condolence

Saturday, November 26, 2022

Lil and Family, I am so sorry to learn of Peter's passing. My sincere condolences. Peter will be so missed but lovingly remembered by all who knew him. The obituary write-up is beautiful. I am certain Peter would feel happy that he was so well thought of and loved. Many thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad and difficult time.

Lori dougan posted a condolence

Saturday, November 26, 2022

So sorry for your loss

Dottie Dennis posted a condolence

Saturday, November 26, 2022

Our condolences Lil to you , your children ,and your grandchildren and other family members. Pete will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Dottie & Bill

Cathy Lee MacLennan posted a condolence

Saturday, November 26, 2022

Lil and all the family, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of Peter, what a great person he was and he will be missed my many. So many childhood memories of times spend at your house. You are in our thoughts and prayers in the coming days. Gary Cathy Kari & Kyle MacLennan Brenda & Harold Delong & Family

Ian A. Reid posted a condolence

Saturday, November 26, 2022

I am Peter’s older brother by 6 years My earliest recollection of Peter was when he was in ca. 1935, lying flat on his back on a raised bed in the middle of the family kitchen fighting Polio. Later, in life when most of the family were scattered across Canada, we had many picnics when the corn was at its prime. Peter along with Bill Palmer, not only arranged to provide the corn, but to cook it also to perfection. Later on, when the four older boys left to work elsewhere, Peter was in charge of the family farm when father was away Christmas treeing in N.S. Also, in fathers later years, Peter drove father around for many years in N.S. where the trees were cut and, in the summer, in some of the Northern States where father was getting orders to sell the trees to wholesalers and retailers. Peter, near Christmas travelled to the Newark train yards to sell Christmas trees that father had shipped by freight train. Peter was a great help to father, especially after the older boys left the farm. One, now must be positive. Peter will now be free of pain and will be able to join family and friends in heaven Peter had a long productive life and now may he rest in peace. Love to all Ian A. Reid, one of Peter’s older brothers

Laura Lee Ramsay posted a condolence

Saturday, November 26, 2022

Sincere sympathy to you Aunt Lil and all of your family on the loss of a kind and caring husband, father, and grandfather. Peter will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad and difficult time. Love Laura Lee and Laurie Ramsay

Rhoda Arthurs posted a condolence

Saturday, November 26, 2022

To Aunt Lil and Cousins, We were so very sorry to hear of Uncle Peter's passing. He was such a special man, quiet with a wonderful sense of humour, who knew just how to respond to Aunt Lil's many pranks and jokes. I will always remember the story about the death of his rooster, and his reaction to it! You will all be in our hearts and prayers in the coming days and weeks, Love, Rhoda (Dennis) and Hal Arthurs

Danny &Kathy Hodgin posted a condolence

Saturday, November 26, 2022

S Sorry to hear of Peter's passing

Kim and Rob Barton posted a condolence

Saturday, November 26, 2022

Lil and family we are so sorry to hear of Peter's passing. We will keep you and the family in our hearts and prayers for the coming days and weeks ahead.

Kenneth Armstrong posted a condolence

Saturday, November 26, 2022

My deepest sympathy to Lil and the Reid family Cherish the Memories my thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time.

Florence Buchanan and Les Jarvis posted a condolence

Saturday, November 26, 2022

Lil, Greg and all the Reid family, so sorry to read of Peter's passing. Growing up in Norton, he was always someone you heard about. Our deepest sympathy to all the family with this sad loss.

Deborah Patterson lit a candle

Saturday, November 26, 2022

I was so sad and even shocked to hear of Pete’s passing and am thinking of you all at this time. I know at 89, I should not be shocked but Pete was a constant – always there –for his family, friends, members of his church and community and even strangers – it seems I always thought he would be. I do not remember our first meeting - as I was two - but I am certain it was at the door of the Church. I do not recall every stepping into the Church and not being greeted by him. In fact, after I left Norton and would return, it was one of my life’s little pleasures – stepping into the Church, seeing Pete standing there, upright, a small grin (not a smile but a grin), a little nod and if I was lucky (and I usually was) a few words. After moving to Norton, mom and dad and Lil and Pete became fast friends – the closest of friends – despite their rivalry over the crib board. Then of course, there were the years of my childhood and teens that Wendy and I were joined at the hips and the Reids house was my second home. Oh the shenanigans. Over the years, Pete “tolerated” a lot (and I mean a lot) from us but he rarely got angry. If he did, without speaking a word, we knew it – if he actually spoke a word, we knew we were in real trouble. He wasn’t one to travel but he took us to Buttermilk Ridge for ice cream so many Sunday afternoons, to the maple sugar camps so many winters, to the blueberry fields so many summers and on a few "big" trips to the Gathering of the Clans in Pugwash. He insisted that we help “hay” although I am certain that we were no help but just along for the ride (on the top of the hay trailer). He was so kind, generous, modest, intelligent, funny, reliable and caring. He showed how he cared perhaps more than he spoke it but few people in this world could show it better and more often than he. There are no words that adequately express how much he gave – without ever being asked or taking anything in return - to mom and I. Pete is one of a handful of people who were responsible for mom remaining in her home for ten years. One of handful of people who were there for her when I couldn’t be. The comfort and security that this gave both mom and I were immeasurable. How many times did I hear mom say “I don’t know what I would do without Lil and Pete”. She didn’t have to worry because they were always there for her. He was always there for her. Well, I guess this message has come full circle from “a constant” to “always being there”. I know his “loss” will be a very very difficult one for you but I hope you take great comfort in knowing how much he loved you and knew he was loved by you, how fortunate you were to have had him in your lives as long as you did as a husband, father and grandfather and the many years of WONDERFUL memories. He was a very special man and I am so thankful to have known him and had him in my life. There is so much more I could say but will end with this … I hope there are crib boards in heaven! All my love, Debbie

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Saturday, November 26, 2022

Dear Lil and family, it is with deep sadness that we learned of Peter's passing. I have many memories of Peter over the years, he was a kind and generous man always seeing the bright side of any situation. I feel privileged to call Lil and Peter my friends. May God hold you in His hands and give you strength and peace in the difficult days to come.

Don and Marie Short posted a condolence

Saturday, November 26, 2022

Deepest condolences to Lil ,and family. Don and his Dad worked with Peter at the Dry Dock.Over the years Don has often reminisced of his time there with Peter. He has so many memories of a kind,salt of the earth man. Prayers for comfort at this difficult time.

Judy (Booth) Cunningham posted a condolence

Saturday, November 26, 2022

Growing up with the Reid kids in Norton was a special time. Pete and Lil were a constant. Always remember Supper there was later than ours because Pete had a van filled from the dry dock to drop off. Lil and family so sorry for your loss but how lucky you were to have patriarch Peter in your lives for all these years. Hugs to u all. ❤️

Gordon and Georgie Hall posted a condolence

Saturday, November 26, 2022

Our deepest sympathy to all the Reid Families. We are so saddened that our neighbor Peter has passed and our lives will not be the same without him. Our village of Norton has lost a special man who benefited our community over the years. May many cherished memories bring comfort in the coming difficult days. Our thoughts and prayers.

Claire Waters lit a candle

Friday, November 25, 2022

Sorry to hear the news of Peter’s passing ♥️ I remember him to be a kind & hardworking man. Much love from the Alberta relatives, & big hugs! Xo

Barry & Gerri O’Donnell posted a condolence

Friday, November 25, 2022

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest condolences to you all.

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Friday, November 25, 2022

Dear Lil and family, Thinking of you all and remembering one of the loveliest men that we have known. Keeping you all in our prayers. May your fondest memories bring comfort on the difficult days ahead. With our deepest sympathy, Dave and Sue McFarland, Norton Anita and Alan Hicks, Hampton

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Friday, November 25, 2022

Thoughts and prayers at this difficult time

Don&Debbie posted a condolence

Friday, November 25, 2022

so sorry to hear this lost a friend great guy to visit with lots of history a smart man very knowlegabel on a lot of subjects our condolence to all the family Don&Debbie

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Friday, November 25, 2022

To: Heather Crothers and the Reid Family I was saddened to hear of your dads passing - our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Shawny muise lit a candle

Friday, November 25, 2022

So sorry to hear of Peter's passing...I did their mail for many years.. couldn't find a nicer man...really made me feel needed when I brought anything to their door...he will be missed by many

Beverley Floyd posted a condolence

Friday, November 25, 2022

LIL and and all family members. I feel like I have lost a very good friend. Peter was one of a kind, always 'up front' in all conversations. I always enjoyed stopping in to visit Lil's yard sale and often would speak with Peter. I knew him as a very active member of the Kings County Historical and Archival Society. A loss for the community of Norton. My thoughts are with Lil and the family.

Linda Waterston posted a condolence

Friday, November 25, 2022

I am in a state of shock. I am so very sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man and I had many good times at your home. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time

Judy Cunningham Posted Nov 25, 2022 at 8:04 PM

Growing up with the Reid kids in Norton was a special time. Pete and Lil were a constant. Always remember Supper there was later than ours because Pete had a van filled from the dry dock to drop off. Lil and family so sorry for your loss but how lucky you were to have matriarch Peter in your lives for all these years. Hugs to u all. ❤️ Judy (Booth) Cunningham

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