Lawrence H. ‘Larry’ Reid Jr.

SHARON — Lawrence H. “Larry” Reid Jr., 63, of Amenia Road died after being stricken at his home on Nov. 26, 2011.He was the son of the late Phyllis (Sammis) and Lawrence H. Reid Sr. Larry was born on Christmas Day in 1947 in Norfolk.He worked as a landscaper and caretaker of estates throughout the Northwest Corner, and later owned his own construction business.Larry is survived by his three children, Kate Wilcox of Colebrook, Steven Reid of Lakeville and Arlene Reid of Pittsfield; two sisters, Sandra O’Dell of Falls Village and Shirley Reid of East Hartland; his brother, Paul Reid of North Canaan; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.A celebration of Larry’s life will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3, at the home of his sister, Sandra O’Dell, 293 Route 7 in Falls Village, at 10 a.m. Arrangements are under the care of the Newkirk-Palmer Funeral Home in North Canaan.

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