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David K. Reeves PRINCETON - David Kenny Reeves, a resident of Princeton since 1945, died Nov. 23, 2012, after suffering a debilitating stroke in early September. He was 86. Born July 2, 1926, in Baltimore to Emily Fitzgerald Kenny and Charles Banes Reeves Sr., Mr. Reeves was a Marylander to the core. He was educated at Gilman School, Baltimore, MD, and Canterbury School, New Milford, CT. Prior to matriculating at Princeton University in November 1945, he served in the Army Air Corps at the end of World War II. At Princeton he was a history major and a member of Colonial Club. He graduated in 1949 with the Class of 1948. A lifelong Roman Catholic, Mr. Reeves did graduate studies at the University of Toronto's Pontifical Institute of Medieval Studies. He was employed as marketing and business director for 18 years at Sheed & Ward, a leading Catholic book publisher. He later served as director of development for The Hastings Center, a pioneering bioethics research institute located in Garrison, NY. Mr. Reeves served on a number of boards, including the Mercer Council on Alcoholism and Catholic Scholarships for Negroes. He was secretary of Princeton University's Class of 1948 from 1973 until his death. In his youth he foxhunted with The Elkridge-Harford Hunt and later hunted hare on foot with beagles and/or bassets in New Jersey and the Cotswolds in England. His trademark was a "thumb stick" -- widely used by foot followers in the UK. He also played tennis at the Pretty Brook Tennis Club and spent summers at Rockywold Deephaven Camps on Squam Lake, NH. Mr. Reeves was predeceased by his second wife, Clara Grossman. He is survived by his daughter, Emily Kenny Reeves of Princeton; three sons, Samuel Peter Reeves of Andover, MA, Charles D'Orsey Reeves of Katy, TX, and Cornelius David Reeves of Princeton; and his granddaughters, Charlotte Angier, Emily Maria, Lilly Kenny, Emma Elizabeth, and Elizabeth Kenny. Also surviving are his first wife, Anne Reeves of Princeton, and brother, Charles Banes Reeves Jr. (yclept Sprat) of Baltimore, MD, with whom he continued a sibling rivalry until death -- but always with merry affection. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, at Saint Paul's Roman Catholic Church, 214 Nassau St., Princeton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Princeton University Class of 1948 Memorial Scholarship Fund, 87 Battle Rd., Princeton, NJ 08540-4945 or to Crawford House, Inc., 362 Sunset Rd., P.O. Box 255, Skillman, NJ 08558 or online at www.crawfordhouse.org. Funeral arrangements are being made with Kimble Funeral Home, Princeton. To extend condolences and sign the guest book, please visit www.TheKimbleFuneralHome.com.
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...and, of course, my condolences to Sam, who I neglected to mention before. :~(
Chris Green
November 30, 2012
Chris Green
November 29, 2012
David Reeves was one of my Dad's best friends (if not his best)for over 50 years, since the Princeton Class of '48 days. My sister & I literally grew up with Emily, Charlie & Neil, to whom I sadly send my deepest condolences. I'll always remember his distinct laughter, and the way he called my Dad just "Green!," and my Dad returning his jibe with the address "Reeves! when they were kidding around with each other.
Chris Green
November 29, 2012
Many people talk about the light but few, like David, become the light. Always insightful and caring, giving of his time and wisdom, I will always appreciate his guidance, fortifying support and attentive demeanor. To his family and friends please accept my deepest sympathies and condolences. My God bless all through this time of loss.
Matthew Kiefer
November 28, 2012
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