REED, Betty Lou

Surrounded by her family, Lou passed away on March 28, 2012. Beloved wife of Bill Reed for nearly 60 years. Loving mother of Wendy Mannello (Mario), Leslie O’Connell (Melbourne Australia), Lori, and David (Lisa). Cherished Gram of Rick, Jackson and Jade. Daughter of the late Ella and Sam Levine.  Dear sister of Elaine Stillert (late Frank) and Aunt of Susan Tagliabracci (Vince) and the late Scott Sanderson. Grand aunt to Vinnie Tagliabracci (Jenna) of San Diego California. Cousin to the late Pat Stephen/Spadoni, late Gordon Stephen (Leona), Ron Booth (late Gerri) of Deep River and Joan St. Amand (late Joe) of Thunder Bay. Special appreciation extended to Dr. D. Fera, Cathy McCullough, the caring staff at SAH and the home caregivers from CCAC for their compassion and patience. Lou will be remembered by her many friends in the Sault and by so many friends at their winter home for the past 20 years in Lakeland, Florida. She taught us all how to overcome adversity and to appreciate the joy in life.  When we remember Lou our hearts will not ache, they will smile. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 from 11am until time of the memorial service in the chapel at 1 pm. Donations to the SAH or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Expressions of sympathy can be offered at www.arthurfuneralhome.com.