Albert Grant Reid age 72, of Pembroke formerly of Abington passed away February 11th following a period of failing health. He was raised in Abington and graduated from Abington High School class of 1959. After high school Al served in the US Navy on the aircraft carriers U.S.S. Tarawa and the U.S.S. Wasp. Al took pleasure in working most of his life as a milkman, first for Ridder Farms and then H.P. Hood, Inc. During his retirement years he especially enjoyed his family and fishing with his brother Curt in their “secret” fishing hole.
Son of the late Albert C. and Dorothy (Grant) Reid, Albert leaves four loving children Charles A. Reid & William G. Reid both of Abington and Robert C. Reid and Sandra L. Adamopoulos both of Pembroke. Brother of Janet Pomerleau of Buckfield, Maine & Curtis Reid of Abington. He also is survived by 5 loving granddaughters: Amanda, Alicia, Kimberly and Megan Reid and Harley Adamopoulos. In addition, Albert leaves several nieces and nephews and an uncle, Merton Grant of Meredith, N.H. A graveside service will be private. Donations may be made in his memory to “The Veterans’ Fund” in care of Joseph Colantoni, Abington’s Veteran’ Agent, Abington Town Hall, 500 Gliniewicz Way, Abington, MA 02351