GERTRUDE VIOLET REID
REID, GERTRUDE VIOLET The passing of Gertrude Violet Reid, wife of the late George W. Reid, of Estey's Bridge, NB, occurred on February 17, 2006 at her home. Born on April 22, 1924 in Burtt's Corner, NB, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Jennie (Foster) Burtt. Gertrude was a Post Master in Bellisle Creek. She was a member of the Burtt's Corner Church of Christ, the Kingsley Senior Citizens and the Ladies Auxiliary of Kingsley. She enjoyed embroidering and baking, especially rolls. Gertrude is survived by her son, Russell Reid (Linda) of Royal Road; her daughter, Kathryn Seymour (Ted) of Royal Road; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ashley Burtt (Anne) of Fredericton and Ralph Burtt (Sadie) of Fredericton; two sisters, Kay Hallam of Ontario and Inez Gorman of Quispamsis; one sister-in-law, Mildred Reid; one brother-in-law, Doug Crandall; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her son, Keith; three brothers, Edwin, Cecil, Alton and three sisters, Hazel Dunphy, Marie Burtt and Shirley Crandall. Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 pm. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, February 20, 2006 at 2 pm from the Church of Christ, Burtt's Corner, NB with Pastor Graham Crandall officiating. Interment will take place at Burtt's Corner Community Cemetery. For those who wish, remembrances made to the charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com


