WEBSTER - Peter B. Reed, 80, died Saturday, February 1, 2025 in UMass Healthcare at Harrington after a short illness.
He leaves his wife of 54 years, Donna P (Oleszewski) Reed; 2 sons, Jason T. Reed of Pearland, TX and Eric D. Reed and his wife Jocelynn of Mesa, AZ; 6 grandsons, Devon Reed, Wesley Reed and his wife Jessica, Colin Reed, Eric Reed Jr., Max Norris and Brady Reed; a brother, Anthony Reed of Woodstock, CT; nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his sisters Carole Alley and Katherine Reed.
He was born on March 22, 1944 in Southbridge and raised in Woodstock, the son of Wesley and Virginia (Collins) Reed and graduated from Woodstock Academy in 1963. He lived in Woodstock Valley, Dudley and Webster. He resided in Texas for 16 years before moving back here in 2014.
He was a United States Air Force Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War.
Mr. Reed worked at Cranston Print Works Company as a packer for many years before retiring. He enjoyed crafts.
Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Donations in his name may be made to the Webster-Dudley Veterans Council, 4 Veterans Way, Webster, MA 01570. Arrangements are under the direction of Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main Street.