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Fergus Reid Obituary
Fergus Reid, IV, beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 26. Born on May 4, 1963 in New York City, he was the son of the late Anne de Baillet-Latour and Fergus Reid, III of Greenwich.
Fergus attended St. Paul's School in Concord, NH and Greenwich High School in Greenwich, CT, and earned his degree from Bennington College in Bennington, VT.
He was an accomplished editor and writer, working with newspapers, magazines, and major financial publications. He was an avid reader, watched Jeopardy! nightly, and completed the New York Times crossword puzzle in ink. His sharp wit and unwavering dedication to his family and friends, with whom he shared his passion for sports, travel, wine, and music, will be deeply missed.
Fergus is survived by the love of his life Susan, to whom he was happily married for 30 years. Long-time Wilton residents, together they raised two children, Fergus V of Denver and Isabel of New York City. They were the pride and joy of his life.
He is also survived by his sisters, Mary-Armour Reid Miller and Brooke Reid Roberts, stepmother Sylvia, three stepsiblings, many nieces and nephews, and one newly arrived grandnephew.
A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, May 2 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Aloysius Church, 21 Cherry St., New Canaan, CT.
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Mark Lee
June 18, 2024
Susan I was just stunned by this news about Fergus!! I´m very sorry and will send you a note! Mark Lee
Richard E. Miller
May 10, 2024
I lost touch with Fergus more than thirty years ago. I have so many vivid memories of his laughter, his wit, and his generosity. I can´t quite remember how he managed it, but he made it possible for me to see the Mets and the Red Sox in the 1986 World Series-game 2. (I just looked in up.) Dwight Gooden vs Roger Clemens. It was going to be the pitching duel of the ages . . . till it wasn´t. (Neither pitcher lasted past the fifth inning.) But none of that mattered: Fergus had a way of enjoying sports-and life--that was infectious.
Jamie Meyer
May 5, 2024
So sorry to hear this. Condolences to his family and friends.
Lauren and Troy Prario
May 5, 2024
Susan, Isabel and Fergus- We are so sorry to hear about Fergus' passing. Sending love to all of you. xoxo
Dulaney Glen
May 3, 2024
Wendy and I send our most sincere condolences to dearest old friend Fergus III. The loss of Anne and now your son are most difficult to imagine to suffer. Our love to you.
Sue Fraccaroli
May 3, 2024
Susan and family,
So sorry to hear of Fergus´s passing. He was always such a gentleman and we always enjoyed chatting with him on the game fields. May he rest in peace. Love, prayers and big hugs to you and your family
Sue Fraccaroli
Betsy Huffman
May 2, 2024
I´m so incredibly sorry for your loss. Let me know if there´s anything I can do to help.
Skip Savinelli
May 2, 2024
Dear Susan: This is to express our sincere condolences over the passing of your husband so soon after retiring and moving to Florida. Will keep him in our prayers and light a candle for the happy repose of his soul. Skip and Marge Savinelli.
Roberta Condos
May 2, 2024
Our condolences to the Reid family. May the peace of knowing that he is with our King bring solace to you.
RICHARD KRONFELD
May 1, 2024
I will miss you, Fergus. The late night study sessions with coffee and imitation, powdered creamer.
Joan Wallace
May 1, 2024
Such a terrible loss of such a great guy. Always a smile. Ran into him at an XTC concert last Spring - he enjoyed his music! Thoughts and prayers to his family.
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