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Dennis Reed Obituary
age 67, of Canton, Ohio passed away peacefully in the home on Sunday, July 04, 2010 following an extended illness. He was born in Canton on Dec. 26, 1942 to the late Cledus and Eleanor (Shoup) Reed. Denny was a 1960 graduate of Canton Lincoln High School and attended Malone College. He graduated from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in 1964, where he later served the school as member and President of the Board of Trustees. Denny was a member of both the National and Ohio Funeral Directors Associations, District 16, OFDA (Past President) and the International Order of the Golden Rule. He was a member of Perry Rotary Club (Past President and Paul Harris Fellow), Past President of Time Wasters Club and Horseless Carriage Club, member of William McKinley Lodge No. 431 F&AM., Scottish Right Valley of Canton, Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, Stark County Historical Society, Lincoln Alumni Association, Malone College Pioneer Touchdown Club, Shady Hollow Country Club and Christ Presbyterian Church of Canton. For over 46 years, Denny has continued the tradition, established by his father, of providing compassionate funeral care to a multitude of families in the Stark County area.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, of 45 years, Carol A. (Jones) Reed; their children, Elizabeth, Rebecca and Dennis Scott Reed; grandson, Jonathon. He is also survived by his sister, Lurene Gasser and nephew, Shawn Richardson, and step mother, Lois J. Reed.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 11a.m. at Christ Presbyterian Church (530 Tuscarawas St. W., Canton, OH) with Rev. David L. deVries, Rev. Dr. Erwin M. Smuda and Rev. Gary A. Smith co-officiating. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 4pm to 8pm in Reed Funeral Home NORTH CANTON Chapel (801 Pittsburg Ave. NW, North Canton, OH). Entombment will be in North Lawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to The Rotary Foundation, 14280 Collections Center Dr., Chicago, IL 60693 or visit www.rotary.org. Those wishing can view this obituary and sign the on-line guestbook at www.reedfuneralhome.com.
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Darlene Kail
July 19, 2010
Carol, I just heard about Denny and was really saddened by the news. You have my deepest sympathies for you and the family. Always remember the happy memories. Love and Hugs,
Tania Agliozzo
July 12, 2010
Carol, Beth, Becky & Scott, We are very sad to hear of Denny's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May memories comfort you all. I have many fond memories of Denny and indeed you all from the time you welcomed me into your home as an exchange student and I will always remember you all fondly. Much Love Tania, Tony, PJ and Jarrad (Enfield Australia)
DORIS JACKSON
July 11, 2010
DEAR CAROL,
I WILL NEVER FORGET THE SUPPORT AND UNDERSTANDING THAT YOU GAVE TO ME DURING OUR SUPPORT TIMES. KNOW THAT MY THOUGHTS, PRAYERS AND LOVE GO OUT TO YOU AS YOU FACE THESE TIMES ALSO. REMEMBER ALL THE HELP THAT YOU INSTILLD IN EACH OF US IN THE COMING DAYS.
Lisa Saurer Rivera
July 10, 2010
Carol,Beth, Becky and Scott,
My thoughts and prayers are with you..I remember when I was a little girl coming to your house playing with Becky and going swimming. I hope all of your memories bring you comfort.
July 8, 2010
Carol, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Harold and Rhona Davison
Scott Kier
July 8, 2010
Carol, Beth, Becky and Scott: It has been a long time since I have seen you all I hope you remember who I am. I just wanted to know you all are in my thoughts and prayers and Denny will definitely be missed. I always appreciated his kindness and thoughtfulness toward my family. I know my dad thought very highly of Denny and I remember many happy times at the Reed Funeral home with Uncle Cledus, Aunt Lois, Denny and Lurene.
Judy & Phil Lattavo
July 8, 2010
Dear Carol, Beth, Becky & Scott: We are so sorry to hear of Denny's passing. We have so many fond memories of our times together.
You all know as well as anyone that there is nothing one can say to lessen your grief. But hopefully your own memories will help to sustain you.
We regret that we will not be there for you as we are in Italy for the summer. Our thoughts are with you.
Bill & Lois Haldi
July 7, 2010
Dear Carol and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you as we learned of Denny's passing. My God's Blessings be with all of you during this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lovingly,
Bill and Lois Haldi
Mary (Jett) Jones
July 7, 2010
Denny, always remembered me when I would come into Reeds, I was one of the Jett girls, Denny handled all of my family services , He was a man who truely cared.
Joan (Bagnoli) Berlepp
July 7, 2010
Denny handled my father, mother, sister, brother-in-law and husband's arrangements. He was always caring and patient with our family. He even came to my mother's house to bring the flowers and took time to visit with us.
He will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathy goes to his family.
Dr. Gil Rowley
July 7, 2010
Mrs. Reed, please accept my sympathy to you and your entire family in the death of your husband. It was a privilege to participate in his care.
Dora Silvis
July 6, 2010
Carol, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Dora Silvis
Joe and Janet Llamas
July 6, 2010
Carol and Family:
We were so saddened to hear of your loss. Denny will certainly be missed but our memories will always remain. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joe and Janet Llamas
Sandra Ingram
July 6, 2010
Becky, Beth and the Reed Family.
You have my condolences and prayers on the passing of such a great man. May God give you the strength and warm memories to keep you going on from day to day.
July 6, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to the Reed family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Frank Bailey and family
Milan Chovan
July 6, 2010
Carol, Beth, Becky and Scott. Kathi and I are deeply saddened to hear of Denny's passing. We'll always remember how well Denny liked the Waterford Club and what fun he had there with us.
God bless you all,
Milan and Kathi Chovan
Don and Carole Szostak
July 6, 2010
Carol and family,
We were saddened to learn of the passing of Denny. We have known you and Denny for a long time way back to Malone days. Denny will be missed by many for his civic duties and as a family man. May he rest in peace.
Don and Carole Szostak
Ann O'Toole
July 6, 2010
Carol,
May you find comfort in the memories of a life well lived.
Tozzi's on 12th
July 6, 2010
Dear Denny Reed Family - Please accept our Condolences and Deepest Sympathies .....Your Husband/Father welcomed us to Canton like we were Family - when we opened the Restaurant - Tozzi's 12th Street. He had such class and diginity always filled with compliments and encouragement to us! This we will always remember. We were "honored" to have known such a great man. He will be missed - and All our Love and Prayers go to YOU His Family - He Loved You So.....
The Michael Tozzi Family
Bob Baker
July 5, 2010
I would like the whole family to know that I was introduced to Benders Tavern by your father and my father last year. What a wonderful thing to see these two childhood friends joke around like they were children again. My father always had a smile on his face whenever he spoke of Denny. Denny is a great part of who my father is today and I am very grateful that he was in his life and the rest of my family's life.
james casselberry
July 5, 2010
You took such wonderful care of my mother, you are in my thoughts and prayers.God bless you and your family
July 5, 2010
Carol: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May his memory be eternal.
Wade and Ellen Nimon
Tampa, Florida
John Samson, Sr.
July 5, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lillian Rauvola
July 5, 2010
To The Reed Family and the Reed Funeral Home Family
I was deeply saddened to read of Denny's passing. I became acquainted with "Reed" when Cletus Reed sat in my Great Aunt's kitchen drinking coffee and eating raisin pie with my Great Uncle who was also a Funeral Director. Like his dad, Denny was caring, compassionate and a man you knew you could trust. I have lost several family members in the last 30+ years and Denny was always there for me with guidance and understanding. He was a very special man who sincerely cared and was loved and respected by all who knew him. I will miss him personally as the community will. My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you. May the gift of memories, family and friends be a source of comfort in the difficult days ahead and trust that God in His Mercy will give you strength and fill your hearts with His Peace.
John Plaver
July 5, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
July 5, 2010
Carol and Family
You have my deepest sympathy at this time. Know that you are in my prayers.
Nancy Hazen,"Dick Brocks sister"
Wendy and Gary Bush
July 5, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Doug & Jo Anne Davis
July 5, 2010
Our family has known Denny and his family for many years. He was a very caring and compassionate person making the loss of a loved one a little easier to bear. He will definitely be missed by all that knew him.
July 5, 2010
Our families have known each other for many years.
My thoughts & prayers are with you in this difficult time.
May your memories bring you comfort.
Sincerely,
Mildred Buckius Dutton
July 5, 2010
To the Reed Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tara (Gates) Felton and Family
Richard Cook
July 5, 2010
I didn't know Denny well. We were in a class together at Malone. I went to mortuary school in Pittsburgh and then worked for another funeral home in Canton. In 1968,I moved to Philadelphia and took up a career in insurance. Cletus Reed had a genuine foresight in the business that Denny carried on successfully. Just wanted to say so long and sorry you left us so soon
Sheriff & Sandy Swanson
July 5, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kim Williamson-Hostetter
July 5, 2010
To the Entire Reed Family & his extended Family at the "Reed Furneral Home"
I had sat many many times with your Husband/Dad while he helped my Family prepare for things we were not ready for.
He was a man of much concern for your loss,and he always had the right words when helping you prepare that obit,those words would just roll out of his mouth, he had the laughter with a shake of his head,but most of all he was just plain honest Mr Reed ! I will truely miss him ,as many many others will too.
My heart goes out to each & every one of you.
God Bless You.
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