Lawrence Paul Reed
7/16/2009
US Army Veteran
Lawrence Paul Reed, 88, died July 11 at the Masonicare Rehabilitation Facility in Newtown after a month's difficult illness. He was born in Jamaica, Queens, on April 23, 1921, attended New York City public schools, Brooklyn Technical High School and Pratt Institute.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lavonne Elvira Reed, Southbury; two daughters; and one granddaughter.
Mr Reed served from 1943 to 1946 in the United States Army, 544th Field Artillery Battalion. He belonged to American Legion Post 204 at Heritage Village in Southbury.
He was employed for 25 years by the Uniroyal Corporation as a mechanical engineer, and settled with his family in Newtown. He and his wife moved to Heritage Village in 2005.
He had been over the years an avid photographer, woodworker, bowler, and badminton player.
Friends may call Saturday, July 18, from 4 to 7 pm, at the home of Tony and Linda Strange, 111 Plaster House Road, Southbury, to celebrate his life.