Reiland, William
William "Bill" F. Reiland, age 88, formerly of Westwood, Massachusetts, West Barnstable, Massachusetts and Columbus, Ohio, died on Thursday, April 1, 2021. He was the loving husband of Katherine 'Kitty' Willcox Reiland, his high school sweetheart to whom he was married for 56 years, and who predeceased him in 2008. Bill was born in 1932 in Columbus, Ohio, where he was a member of the Columbus Boychoir and went on to attend high school at the Columbus Academy, becoming Editor of the Yearbook and receiving the Head Boy award his senior year. Bill graduated with honors in Engineering from Yale University, where he was a member of ROTC. After graduating, Bill served in the US Army at Fort Sill, OK. He went on to have a fruitful career in Engineering at Proctor & Gamble and IBM. In 1965, always ahead of his time, Bill founded his own software service firm in the era just before personal computers. In their second act, Bill and Kitty moved from Ohio to Cape Cod where Bill became Director of the Cape Cod Community College Computer Center and a faculty member. During their time on the Cape, Bill formed a number of close friendships and was a dedicated volunteer with the American Red Cross. Bill was a faithful worshipper and member of the First Parish of Westwood, MA. He enjoyed attending services each Sunday and made many thoughtful friends through his church. His interests included boating, photography (often taking photos that became the subjects of Kitty's watercolor paintings), woodworking, choral singing, and spending time with family. Bill was a devoted and engaged father, father-in-law, and grandfather. He is survived by his four children and their spouses, Andrew (Debora) of Boaz, AL, Elizabeth (Martin Magid) of Newton, MA, William T. (Kathleen) of Brooklyn, NY, and Martha (Michael) Cebry of Bedford, MA; as well as by eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He will be missed. The family would like to give special thanks to Bill's devoted companion Lisa Lucas, Orla McLaughlin, and the other members of his caregiving team who made sure he was comfortable in so many ways during his final years. Plans for a memorial service have not been finalized. Contributions can be made to First Parish of Westwood, the Alzheimer's Association, or a charity of your choice. To share a memory of Bill, please visit www.eatonfuneralhomes.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Apr. 7 to Apr. 11, 2021.

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Pat and Dick Ossen

April 16, 2021

We only met Bill and Kitty once, and that was when we overstayed our tour of the house at 510 Cedar Street. It was for sale and we fell in love with it so much that we made an offer right then and there. We closed in July, 2004 and have had 17 wonderful years living there. But, we are now in our eighties, have a home here in Florida and have decided to sell the Cedar Street this summer. Over the years we have heard so many good things said about Kitty and Bill and wish to extend our sincere condolences to their children and grandchildren on their loss.

Mike Casey

April 9, 2021

Mr. Reilland,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the U.S. Army during the Cold War. Millions of Americans slept safe at night because you and your fellow Servicemen stood ready to defend our Country. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Rev. Chris Dodge

April 9, 2021

Bill was one of the first people I got to know when I began my pastorate at First Parish. I have many fond memories. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather; taking great pride in his family. And he was certainly a blessing to his church. My thoughts and prayers are with you, his family, as you mourn his passing.

Chris Dodge

Stanley Katz

April 8, 2021

As a classmate of Bill at The Columbus Academy and Yale I found him to be a caring, involved gentleman at all times.

Stanley Katz
Hollywood, Flolrida

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