LACONIA----- Loretta Ann Long Reed, 76, of Blueberry Lane, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020.
Loretta was born on August 21, 1943, in Maine, the daughter of William "Bud" Long and Amy Adelaide Long (Mott) Blowers.
Loretta is survived by her son, Frank Reed of Bristol, her sisters, Kathy Herbest and her husband Mickey of Milo, ME, and Phyllis Randall and her husband Mac of Bradford, ME, and several nieces nephews, aunts and uncles. In addition to her parents, Loretta was predeceased by her loving husband, Tom Reed; her brother, John W. Long; and her sisters, Karen Lambert and Barbara Turner.
Loretta and Tom lived in Moultonborough, NH, for many years. Everyone knew them very well. She was very active in the community. Loretta put together many parades for different celebrations. She also enjoyed doing placemats for local restaurants and loved all of her dogs dearly.
Loretta always enjoyed coming to Maine and visiting family. She didn't want to stay long. She just wanted to make sure everyone was ok.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services and 603Cremations.com, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH, 03246 is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.