Harold Reder

Harold Harris Reder 1911-2010 TOPSHAM Harold Harris Reder, 99, of Home Place passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, September 9, with his family by his side. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, on August 18, 1911 one of 5 sons to Morris and Annette (LeBeau) Reder. He spent most of his early childhood in New Jersey before moving to Massachusetts in his high school years. He graduated in 1937 from Harvard College. He enlisted in the United States Navy soon after college, and honorably served during World War II. He married his soul mate Verna May Lewis in 1941 and they settled in Massachusetts to raise a family. In 1939 Harold opened the first of and soon to be a chain of nine, Reder Restaurants in New York, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. In 1978 the family moved to Westbrook Maine and he established the Maine Armored Car and Courier Service, what is now known as Brinks. Harold was an avid fisherman and could be found on the water when ever he had the time. He was also a very loyal fan of the Red Sox. Harold was a 33rd degree Mason and a member of the Shriners. He is predeceased by his loving wife, Verna; three brothers, Leonard, Edwin and his twin Charles. Harold is survived by his two sons, Alan Reder of Topsham and Jonathan Reder and his wife, Susanne of Raymond; a granddaughter, Lillie Reder of Raymond; and a brother, Jason Reder and his wife Norma of Block Island, R.I. FUNERAL NOTICE: A graveside service will be held on October 26, 2010 at the Eastlawn Cemetery, Williamstown, where services will be held for both Harold and his twin brother Charles who has died in April of 2010. If you would like to share your thoughts and condolences to Harold's family please visit www.desmondfuneralhomes.com