1932 – 2013

Amherst, George H. Reed, Jr. of Mansfield, MA, died on March 26, 2013, at Southeast Rehabilitation Center in North Easton, MA.  He was born in Wilmington, Delaware, and spent many wonderful years living in Amherst, MA.  George received a Bachelors degree from the University of Delaware and a Masters degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  He worked for nearly 30 years in the Environmental Health and Safety Department of the University of Massachusetts alongside many close friends and colleagues.   He enjoyed reading, sports, attending Mass, and spending time with family and friends.   George is survived by his children, Dawn Leifer and David Reed, and five grandchildren.  George was a kind and gentle man who was a friend to all.  Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Mary’s Church, 330 Pratt St., Mansfield, MA 02048. Funeral services will be Friday March 29^th, at 11:00 AM at The Douglass Funeral Service, Amherst. Calling hours will be held from 9:30 AM on Friday, at the funeral home, until the time of the service. Burial will follow in Wildwood Cemetery, Amherst. Obituary and memorial register at www.douglassfuneral.com

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