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Earle Leroy Reid
1932 - 2011
Earle Leroy Reid
1932 - 2011
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BORN
1932
DIED
2011
Earle Reid Obituary
Born in Steam Mill Kings County Nova Scotia Dr. Reid was the son of Margaret (Peggy) nee Middleton and Earle Reid.
Dr. Reid had many interests that he pursued with determined and passionate vigor. Relaxation for Dr. Reid usually involved reading, gardening and his latest passion farming (a re-visit of his childhood growing up and working on the family farm). Dr. Reid was an ardent supporter of health and healthcare policy reform; this supported by a extensive knowledge of health care systems in the US, Europe, Britain and Russia.
After losing his father at the age of 6 due to a lack of prompt medical attention, Dr. Reid's future was determined. Driven to become a doctor he studied his way by lamp-light before and after chores on the farm to a Governor General's award for scholastic excellence. He pursued and attained his medical degree at Dalhousie University in 1957.
Dr. Reid (M.D., C.M., F.R.C.P. (C), F.A.C.C., F.A.C.P) started his practice 1957 (in Kentville NS) as a General Practitioner until moving to Halifax in 1965 to specialize. From 1965 to present he practiced medicine as a Specialist in Internal Medicine and Cardiology. From 1970 to 1985 Dr. Reid was Director of Intensive Care, Head of the Department of Medicine and president of Medical Staff at the old Halifax Infirmary (Queen St.). From 1969-2001 Dr. Reid served at Dalhousie University as Faculty of Medicine Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and from 1972 to 1985 he served as a Medical Advisory Committee Member. From 1991 to present, Dr. Reid was co-founder of and President of, North South Health Policy and Management Group. From 1983 to 1993 Dr. Reid was a Commissioner for the NS Commission on Drug Dependency and from 1988 to 1990 he was Vice Chair and Senior Medical Advisor to the Nova Scotia Royal Commission on Health Care.
Dr. Reid was predeceased by the love of his life and wife of 50 years Janet (nee Dexter). While attending Dalhousie University, Dr. Reid was introduced to Janet during a youth dance at Bethany United church where they were later married. Dr. Reid was an active member of Bethany United Church for more than 55 years.
Dr. Reid is survived by 3 sons David, Douglas (Sharon) and Greg. He also has 3 brothers John (Marlene), Ivan (Janet) and George (Cheryl Ann) and was predeceased by his brother William (Bill). He also is survived by his sister in-law Donna Dexter; 7 grand children (Nicole Gyorfi (Nick), Alexander, Jonathan, Julianne, Liam, Keegan and Benjamin); as well as 2 great grandchildren (Alexander and Mya). Dr. Reid is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Dr. Reid was a family man; a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather as well as devoted son and brother. Dr. Reid was a passionate physician and loyal friend. He will be missed.
Funeral services for Dr. Reid will be held at Bethany United Church 5151 Clinton Avenue, Halifax Nova Scotia on Saturday, June 4th 2011 beginning at 2:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the ALS Society of Nova Scotia or to the Bethany United Church Music fund.
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Ken nickerson
April 2, 2012
This great man worked day and night and now gopes to his well deserved rest.Good bye my friend and may i see you again..DR. Ken Nickerson
Frank Gummett
July 27, 2011
I am sad to hear of Doctor Reid's passing. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
I was his patient for the last few years and cannot speak highly enough of his professional and gentle bedside manner. I was not always the ideal patient with my constant questions but Dr Reid was always up to date with the latest research into my condition. We also enjoyed discussing local politics and latterly his farm and Highland Cattle.
I miss him already.
Thank you Dr Reid
July 20, 2011
An amazing man and doctor. Only met him once - that's all it took to sense that his knowledge, wisdom and gentle holistic approach surpassed any I've encountered. Karla Henderson, Lake Echo, NS
michele maclean
June 8, 2011
He was a doctor that could make sense out of the myriad of problems that patients present with. He was a man who deserved all the respect that he so clearly had from both patients and colleagues . He was known as a legend for his work ethic and competency. I hope he knew how much we all loved him . Dr Michele Mac Lean Halifax
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June 6, 2011
Doug, Our deepest condolences to you & all the family on the loss of your father.
Mario & Dorothy Mercier
June 5, 2011
Out deepest sympathy to Dr. Reid's family. We thought very highly of your Dad and he was a wonderful help to our Mum and Dad.
Regards
Cecil Aucoin
June 5, 2011
I would like to express my deepest condolences at this difficult time to your family. I have never met Dr. Reid but I feel that I know him through members of his family and the love they have expressed for him. He was a wonderful man who touched the lives of so many people with love and caring. He will be greatly missed but not forgotten and our world is a better place because of him, as he was a wonderful gift to all of us. My thoughts are with you
Reginald Daigle
June 4, 2011
Deepest sympathy to all the family/friends of Dr.Earle Reid.Dr.Reid was my doctor since 1986 and words cannot express what a fine,caring doctor and friend he was to me over the years.He was always so thorough yet always made time for a personal visit during all my appointments through the years.Several years ago,during/after complications of surgery,he saved my life.I will never forget him especially for that.My last appoinment with him was in March of 2011 and as usual,I felt so confident with his medical care and of course,our friendly visit while doing so.He will always be remembered with much GRATITUDE and highest respect.He made this world a much better place for all and deserves to rest in peace in heaven with his dear wife and loved ones.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all,God bless you all,Sincerely,Reginald and Melanie Daigle of Head Chezzetcook,N.S.
Peggy & Paul Andrews
June 4, 2011
Ivan & Janet, we were so sorry to read of Dr. Reid's passing. We have been so blessed to have had such a gentle, caring professional for our doctor. He will be greatly missed. Our condolences to all of his staff & family. Thankfully we have the hope of meeting him again in heaven. Sincerely, Peggy & Paul Andrews
Shirley Morton
June 4, 2011
Sorry to hear of your father's passing. He was appreciated in many ways by our family. Shirley Morton & family & friend & colleague the late Bruce Morton in spirit.
Garnet Burns
June 3, 2011
dear Ivan,I was surprised and saddened to read of your brothers passing. My thoughts are with you.
Ruby Fraser
June 3, 2011
I read the notice of passing in the paper with great sorrow as Dr Reid was always larger than life. He was the face of healthcare for me when I entered nursing training at VGH in 1969 and as a result of his care I have had a long career in health care. I did have opportunity to work with him at the old Halifax Infirmary and echo many of the comments already written.
SANDY TAYLOR
June 3, 2011
My deepest sympathy to Dr. Earle Reids family. I have known Dr. Reid for many years working at the Halifax Infirmary.He was much loved and respected by his patients and nursing staff.He will be greatly missed by all.
George Sfalagakos
June 3, 2011
Dear Reid Family,
Our sincerest condolences go out to you concerning your great loss.
I was another patient of his, until his passing. I truly do appreciate everything he did for me, and for all of his patients.
We will miss him.
June 3, 2011
To the Reid family,
I first met Dr. Reid as a nursing student and later as a colleague at the Halifax Infirmary, he taught many well! As a Registered Nurse it is with great fondness and respect that many cherished memories were born. His sense of humor even at the most somber of times was paramount. Throughout the years he has treated both myself and family members with great skill and knowledge, thank you. He will be surrounded by many colleagues and his beautiful wife Judy in Heaven. It has been a priveledge to know a truly remarkable man whom always was available and dedicated his life to medicine learning and changes in health care delivery.
Never to be forgotten.
Sincere personal condolences,
Ann Fontaine Lower Sackville
Holly Gallagher
June 3, 2011
I had the pleasure of working with Dr Reid through his contract with Calian Ltd to provide services to CFB Halifax. Over the years I heard many wonderful stories of his dedication to his military patients. He will be missed.
Phyllis Marie Butler
June 2, 2011
My thoughts and prays are with the family
June 2, 2011
Earl was the prototypical physician, available, affable, and able. He has served the people of all of Nova Scotia with timely and competent care. His many referring physicians and patient will truly miss him.
Ron Gregor
Patricia Anne Butler
June 2, 2011
My Lovin Prays and thoughts are with the Family as how he was a wonderful Doctor and how he had brought me in to this world and was also good friends of my Parents Phyllis and Joe Butler how he had also went to high school with my motherand any time my Parents need him he would never say no he was always there and when my Mother was in the Hosiptal waiteing to have me he come in and say to my Mother how are you ready to have her yet and my Mom told me and how he come in there looking so tired how you never fined a nothr Doctor like him as how he was always there if you need him he be saidly missed by myself and my Mother Phyllis
Peggy (Chase)Smith
June 2, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
lynn currie
June 2, 2011
To the Reid Family; My condolences! I'm a Registered Nurse who worked with Dr. Reid at the old Halifax Infirmary site. He was a wonderful man, a great physician, and a caring and supportive colleague- responsible in part for some of the best work memories that I have cherished through the years. He had a sense of humour that could crack you up, even in the most sombre situation, and this is probably what I will remember him most fondly for. When I turned 40, I found a big banner hanging across the steps of the old Infirmary as I walked in, wishing me a happy birthday- Dr. Reid saw me and gave me a big hug (can't help but smile thinking of the look on his face), his words of wisdom, "Don't worry, there's still life after 40!". I had just missed him when I stopped in to say hello a few months ago, but it doesn't matter because he will always hold a special place in my heart, as I'm sure he will for everyone else that knew him. I just want you to know that Heaven is really going to rock! Lovingly remembered, Lynn Currie
June 2, 2011
Florence E. Lewis, Digby N.S.
Suzanne LeBlanc
June 1, 2011
The world is a better place because he was here. My sincere condolences to his family.
suzanne kapsalis
June 1, 2011
Greg, David , Doug and family
May you find comfort that Earle is resting in Peace with loved ones and family above, Rest In Peace, Bless
Keep your chin up,
sending courage and strength,
Suzanne Bowser Kapsalis
Philip Jardine
June 1, 2011
My condolence to Dr Earle Reid's Family.
Earle was a friend, colleague and consultant. As a consultant Earle was always available and more than helpful. We felt he was part of the Musquodoboit Harbour Medical Clinic for many years.
Earle will be rememered for his care and concern for each indivdual patient he saw, and for his understanding the challenges of the General Prctitioner.
Thank you Earle
Dr Phil Jardine
PAT WALKER
June 1, 2011
As a Nurse from the Old Halifax Infirmary, I have known Dr Reid for over 30 yrs. We fondly called him Father Earle. He was well respected and loved by all the nursing staff. We still share stories about him.some humerous.. He is now with the love of his life, Janet. We will miss him RIP Father Earle. we will be holding a memorial service at the halifax Infirmay ldate TBA.
Dr. Derek Yeadon
June 1, 2011
Heartfelt sympathies to the Reid family.He has been a colleague and friend of mine for many years.Dedicated his life to medicine and caring for others above and beyond the call of duty.Always available to care and advocate for his patients and accept referals from other physicians.A truly remarkable man, never to be forgotten.
Evelyn & Ernie Hawboldt
June 1, 2011
My wife and I went to Steam Mill School during the time Roy attended that school. We always called Dr. Earle Reid - "Roy". We were close to the whole family. They are a great family and Roy held the position of 'Faimly Head" in place of his Dad. A great guy gone to his final reward. We offer our warmest condolences to the family of "Roy".
Doctors Nova Scotia
June 1, 2011
On behalf of Doctors Nova Scotia, I extend the association’s sincerest sympathy to the Reid family. Doctors Nova Scotia will make a contribution to the Memorial Fund for Nova Scotia Physicians in memory of Dr. Reid. The fund was established in 1975 to honour the memory of its deceased members. The income from the memorial fund is used to support the education of students in the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University.
Sincere personal regrets,
Jane Brooks, President
Doctors Nova Scotia
Lucy Traves
June 1, 2011
Peter and I extend our deepest sympathy to all the family. We travelled with Janet and Earle on several tours in Europe. We always enjoyed their company and had fun.
I called Earle my "Saviour". He cured my migraines from which I had suffered for over 40 years. He is a great loss to the medical community.
May 31, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to Dr. Reid family. He was a wonderful Doctor.
We will miss him.
Lauretta & Greg Gilby, Bedford, N.S.
May 31, 2011
Dr Reid is an icon in our medical community. I looked to him for his expert advice on the medical management of our clients in the military population. He understood the value of the whole team (nurse, dietitian, doctor, pharmacist etc..) and accessed our expertise regularly. He will be sadly missed and his memory will be maintained here on the military base for many years to come, especially when we have compicated clients. My condolences to the entire family
Kathleen Bayliss-Byrne
Stadacona Base Dietitian
May 31, 2011
Rest in Peace, Dr Reid, you will be greatly missed.
Debbie Keefe, Lower Sackville, NS
FLORENCE JAVIER
May 31, 2011
WITH HEARTFELT SYMPATHY ON THE DEMISE OF ONE OF OUR BELOVED DOCTORS.
SINCERELY,
FLORENCE JAVIER
Jim MacLean
May 31, 2011
Please accept my sincere condolences during this difficult time. From reading the guestbook comments, Dr. Read has made a lasting and positive contribution to the lives of many people. You must be very proud!
Thea March
May 31, 2011
To the Reid family:
I would like to express my deepest condolences at the passing of Dr. Reid.
He was a great doctor and I had the privilege of being a patient of his in the old Halifax Infirmary. He was very caring and always concerned.
I worked with him at Stadacona doing transcription for him. We will miss him.
May 31, 2011
Ivan and Janet,
Deepest Sympathy
May the memories of your brother help to soothe your spirit at this time.
Valerie Best
Prospect, NS
May 31, 2011
David, Douglas and Greg,
Heartfelt condolences to you and yours. Fond memories of our youth on George St., Kentville. May you find strenght in one another at this difficult time.
Lisa (Fenwick) Craig
May 30, 2011
We were shocked and very sorry to hear of Dr. Reid's death. We were patients of his for many years and will miss his care and interesting chats. Our deepest sympathy goes to his family at this most difficult time.
Sincerely,
Jamie & Elizabeth Durning
( Truro, N.S )
Lori McCrate
May 30, 2011
Greg
So sorry to hear of your fathers passing, he was always very kind to me and made me feel very welcome in his home.
madelyn conway
May 30, 2011
so sorry to hear the passing of Dr Reid my husband was a patient of his for many years he was a wonderful Doctor he will be missed by all dont know what we will do without him God Bless all the family at this sad time Gary & Madelyn Conway..
Nancy Boutilier
May 30, 2011
We would like to send our condolences to the family of the late Dr. Earle Reid. My mom was a patient of Dr. Reid's, for the past 20 some years every 6 months. We are sorry to read about your lost. I (Nancy), would like to thank Dr. Reid for being there for my mom, when she was in need of a doctor when no one else would help her out. Thanks for being her doctor. RIP Dr. Reid You were a great doctor and mentor. Sincerely, Hazel Wes, and Nancy Boutilier
Gordon Goodwin
May 30, 2011
May 30, 2011
My sincere condolences to Dr Reid's family.I had the good fortune to be refeered to Dr Reid, my lucky day. I shall miss him greatly.Rest well Dr Reid for you certainly earned your place in the next hierarchy.
Sincerely
Gordon Goodwin
Amherst NS
May 30, 2011
Doug, David and Greg
Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Your dad was an awesome asset to our city and our province. Linda and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.
Ross/Linda Elliott
Bedford, NS
Ann Thurgood
May 30, 2011
I knew him as a wonderful teacher and doctor - and a lovely man. How we will miss him. Deepest Sympathies to his family.
Mary Sue Goulding
May 30, 2011
My sincerest condolances to Earle's family. He was a respected friend and colleague of my late-husband (Gordon) and myself. They will now be able to continue their "corridor-consultations" once again.
David Kirkpatrick
May 30, 2011
He was a kind and generous mentor to generations of medical students and residents. My time as his intern was a highlight of my education. One colleague remarked that when he retires it will take three people to replace him. I doubt three people are enough!
Walter & Dianne Giffin
May 30, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Dr. Reid was the best, a very compassionate, caring and dedicated man. He will be missed.
May 30, 2011
So sorry to hear of Dr. Reid's passing. I was a patient and friend for 39 years. I went through some rough times and he was always there for me. A very special person. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. God Bless. Melba DeYoung -Avery, Antigonish
May 30, 2011
Sorry to read of Dr. Reid's passing. I knew him when we were growing up & when he visited the Burbidge farm in Brickton.
May 30, 2011
Sorry to read of Dr. Reid's passing. I knew him when we were growing up & when he visited the Burbidge farm in Brickton.
Peter & Donna Connell
May 30, 2011
Shared many curling games with Earle in Kentville.A fine curler and a fine Doctor. Our condolences to all the family.
Roger Monk
May 30, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
janet rudolph
May 30, 2011
my deepest sympathy to Dr.Reids family, he was my Dr.for a number of years and he will be deeply missed by all.
Mary Edna Weller
May 30, 2011
Another great man gone to glory...few among us have been respected and looked up as much as Earle.No more stress and pain,cousin.
Blair Wheeler
May 30, 2011
I am so sorry to hear that Dr. Reid has died. I was a patient of his for many years and the care and support that I received was excellent. I will also miss our little conversations - on my last visit in Feb I mentioned I moved to Berwick N.S. and he said "grow some apples" with a smile - that was Earl. My condolences to his family. Blair Wheeler - Berwick NS
May 30, 2011
David, Doug and Greg:
I talked to Doug this morning but also wanted to send my condolences to you as well as George and Donna. Earle will be forever missed although now he is with your Mom and many friends. I wish I could be there on Satuday and I will touch base with you once I am back home (end of June). My thoughts are with you now - Love Cheryl Greer
Brian and Karen Holden
May 30, 2011
Ivan and Janet, Brian and I were sorry to hear about the passing of your brother and brother-in-law, Earle. My sister Gaye Coolen knew him when she worked at the hospital, years ago, and always thought highly of him.
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