Reed C. Cooper

Reed C. Cooper, 47, of Acton, MA, passed to a more peaceful place November 12, 2010. He was born in Indianapolis, IN. As a young person he loved the outdoors: the world of boating, fishing, camping, and he was a strong swimmer. Music moved him deeply. Reed loved animals: on an icy pond, he saved the life of his three-legged Boomba, when the dog fell into the water. Following a year at The Fenn School, he attended Lincoln Sudbury High School. Although he had became chronically ill, he finished his secondary education. He worked at Gerard Farms in Framingham for a few years. As the illness intensified, it prevented him from living an active life. Reed is survived by his parents, Jane & Crawley Cooper of Lincoln, MA, his sister, Kristin Knutrud of Westborough, MA, and brother, John (Deke) Cooper of Quincy, MA. Reeds nephews are Alexander C. & Nils D. Knutrud of Westborough and Michael D. & John P. Cooper of Quincy. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Eliot Clinic at Emerson Hospital in Concord, MA. A memorial service will be held at The First Parish in Lincoln on Bedford Road at 3 PM, Friday, December 17.