• Alma Pheobe Reid

    August 28, 2023
  • Alma Pheobe Reid

    August 22, 1929 – August 27, 2023
     
    Reid, Alma (Legge)  age 94 of Chapel Arm passed peacefully away, surrounded by her family.
     
    Predeceased by her husband Nath, Parents Absalom and Jessie Legge, brothers Edward and John, sisters Stella and Priscilla, Grandsons Jason ,Lucas and son in law Terry.
     
    Leaving to mourn with loving memories are her children Lorraine (Harvey), Calvin (Pattie), Linda (Michael), Don (Barb), Muriel (Robert), Val (Mark), Nathy (Angie), Cathie (Rheal), Lorna (Ken), Elaine (George), 23 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild.
     
    Mom was a very active member of her church. She loved going to the ACWA meetings and church gatherings.
     
    Another love of moms was her Boston Bruins hockey team. She spent many late nights up watching “her boys” and cheering them on.
    A big highlight for her was going to Florida to watch the Bruins play and in 2011, she went to Bonavista to see the Stanley cup and to meet Michael Ryder.
     
    Moms love for her husband Nath and children was unconditional. She always enjoyed family gatherings, going camping and tending to her flowers.
     
    Sincere appreciation to the nurses, doctors and staff of St. Claire’s Mercy Hospital 7th floor, for their care and support during moms stay at the hospital. 
     
    A special thank you to mom’s home care workers Jackie Crittenden and Terri Lynn Piercey. Your care and dedication to mom, didn’t go unnoticed. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. God bless you!
     
    Visitation will be held on Tuesday August 29, 2023 at St. John the Baptist church in Chapel Arm from 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm. 
     
    Funeral service will take place on Wednesday August 30th at St. John the Baptist Church in Chapel Arm, at 2:00 pm. Cremation has taken place.
    Inurnment to follow at St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Long Harbour Rd. 
     
    Any donations will be greatly appreciated and can be made to St. John the Baptist Cemetery Fund.

  • 11 comments

    Lorraine Healey

    28 Aug 2023

    Muriel, Don, Nath, Angie and to all the family , your mom was such a beautiful mild lady. My condolences to you all, may she RIP💐

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    Reverend Scott and Judi Winsor

    29 Aug 2023

    Sincere condolences to Alma’s family on the loss of a lovely lady who was so devoted to her church and her God. May she rest in peace and rise in glory

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    Leo and Joyce Leonard

    29 Aug 2023

    Aunt Alma will always be remembered for her sense of humour, love for her family (and the Boston Bruins), and her dynamic energy. We are so sorry we will not be able to attend her funeral due to doctor's appointments, but you will all be in our thoughts and prayers.

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    Michael Keating

    29 Aug 2023

    Muriel, Bob and all the family our sincere condolenes and sympathy on the loss of your beautiful mom. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Love Mick and Barbara

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    Bill Sellars

    29 Aug 2023

    My condolences to all. Always enjoyed teasing her about her Bruins. Always made to feel welcome at her home.

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    Tony and Yvonne Legge

    29 Aug 2023

    Aunt Alma lived a very happy and loving life as did Uncle Nat and all of Aunt Alma's siblings, past and present. We were saddened to hear of her passing and our deepest condolences go out to all the family. May she rest in peace.

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    Ed and Linda Warren

    29 Aug 2023

    Our condolences to Alma's family on the passing of your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult. May she rest in peace.

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    Eugene & Linda Murphy

    29 Aug 2023

    We were so shocked and saddened to hear of your Mom's passing. Our sincere condolences to all of your family, and especially her children and grandchildren. She was such a loving lady! May she R.I.P. Hugs to all of you!

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    Rose marie MacDonald (Reid)

    29 Aug 2023

    To all of her family, so sorry for your loss. She was a great friend of my mom’s. May the light perpetual shine upon her.

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    Heather Reid-Tulett

    30 Aug 2023

    Thinking of you today Aunt Alma Angels guide you on your path🧚‍♀️

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    Carol Burke

    31 Aug 2023

    Linda, Valerie and all the family, I send my condolences to you. Your Mom was such a lovely lady.

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