Janet (Isaacs) Reid 76, of East Bridgewater, died of breast cancer Wednesday August 4, at home surrounded by all her children. She was the beloved wife of the late Harry J. Reid.
Born and raised in Boston she was the daughter of the late Casmir and Arlene (Rita) Isaacs.
Janet was a self-made woman, while raising six children, she earned her Bachelor’s Degree and her Master’s Degree. For over 30 years she had worked for Self Help Inc. She was also the owner of “Reids Ultimate Breakfast” of Brockton for 24 years.
She truly loved all her children. A mother is your first friend, your best friend, your forever friend. When you are looking at your mother, you are looking at the purest love you will ever know.
She is survived by her son Harry Reid and his wife Sharon of Palm Coast, FL, her daughters Kim Ferranti of Holbrook, Kristen Pauze and Michael Forin, Jr. of East Bridgewater, Karen Reed and her husband Kevin of Phillips, ME, Kerry Reid and her fiancé William Spencer, Jr. of Bridgewater, and her sister Linda Reid of Quincy. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews and her best friend Cathy Havlin. She was predeceased by her son Robert Reid, her grandson Kevin Reed, Jr and her siblings Richard, Charlotte, Lenny, and Marcia, also her dear friend Addie Murry.
Family and friends are invited to attend her visiting hours on Thursday August 12 from 4:00-7:00 PM, followed by a service at 7:00 PM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman.