David L. Reed

Lunenburg – David L. Reed, 82, of Lunenburg, passed away peacefully at Health Alliance Leominster, with his family by his side on Wednesday, March 13, after a courageous fight with Parkinson Disease. David was born in Fitchburg, August 22, 1941, a son of Oscar L. and Miriam U. (Kennedy) Reed and has lived in the Fitchburg area all his life. He was a 1959 graduate of Fitchburg High School. For over 20 years, he worked as a meat cutter/meat manager for the former Iandoli Markets in Fitchburg, Leominster and Clinton. Following that, he established Yankee Meat Shoppe in Lunenburg, which he ran for 14 years and where he made many friends. He retired in 2003 after eight additional years in the meat business, working at Mid-Town Beef Co. In his retirement, he enjoyed working at his son’s pizza shop and conversing with the many customers who frequented the establishment. He was an avid golfer after retirement, and always looked forward to spending time with his friends, children, and grandchildren on the golf course. He also enjoyed his monthly card night, in which he participated for over 35 years. He was an active member of Our Lady of the Lake Church in Leominster, where he served in several ministries. Previously, he had been a member of St. Boniface Church in Lunenburg, where he was also very active, serving on several committees and helping wherever needed. Dave was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He considered spending time with his family to be his most precious time. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and their good friends. They visited many national parks throughout the country. Also, their many trips with their grandchildren were among his favorite memories. He leaves his wife of 60 years, Yvette G. (Dupuis) Reed; three sons, Christopher L. and wife Brenda of Townsend, Kevin D. of Fitchburg, Mark D. and wife Katharina of Alexandria, VA; one daughter, Lisa A. Luby of Bedford, MA; one brother, William J. and wife Carolyn Reed of Onset, MA; ten grandchildren, Shelby Boursik, Katie Reed-Wolferseter, Matthew, Taylor, Madison, Brady, Alexandra, and Delaney Reed, Charles and David Luby, and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at Summit Elder Care for their excellent care and concern for Dave over the past year. Calling hours will be held in the Isabelle and Anderson Funeral Home, 316 Clarendon St., Fitchburg on Thursday, March 21 from 4-7pm. The funeral Mass will be celebrated in Our Lady of the Lake Church, 1400 Main St., Leominster on Friday, March 22 at 11am. Burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Our Lady of the Lake Food Pantry or the Parkinson Foundation.

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David L. Reed

August 22, 1941 - March 13, 2024