Milton Reed, 90, of N. Dartmouth passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the husband of Jennie L. (Gifford) Reed, they would have celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary on Monday.
Born in Fall River, son of the late James F. and Bertha (Gregory) Reed, he had lived in Dartmouth since 1947. Mr. Reed was a self-employed gardener and was a member of the Dartmouth Bible Church. He was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with his family.
Including his wife, survivors include 3 sons: Robert B. Reed of N. Dartmouth, Donald A. Reed of N. Dartmouth and Jeffrey M. Reed of New Bedford; 2 daughters: Carolyn A. LePage of W. Bridgewater and Nancy L. Wiley of N. Dartmouth; a brother: Carlton Reed of Fall River; 8 grandchildren; a great granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
He was brother of the late Lester Reed, James F. Reed, Jr., Waldo Reed, Mabel Morin, Dorothy Reed and Emma Kozel.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at the Potter Funeral Home at 10:00 A.M.
Calling hours Monday 4 - 7 P.M.
Interment will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Southcoast Home Care, Hospice & Palliative and Infusion Services, 200 Mill Rd., Fairhaven, MA 02719.