RUSSELL – Charles L. Reed, Jr., 81, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 22, 2016. He was born in Paducah, Kentucky to the late Alta (Lange) and Charles L. Reed, Sr. Charles was employed by Texon as a paper maker for over 41 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and coached Russell Little League. He was very active in the Holyoke Kennel Club for 46 years, was a show chairperson for over 30 years, was a recipient of the Dog World Award and the AKC Award for Outstanding Service and showed all dog breeds. Charles is survived by his beloved wife Joanne M. (Hart) Reed, his loving children, Michael K. Reed and his wife Sue of Hopewell, NJ, Brenda R. Flynn and her husband Daniel of Branford, CT, Christopher D. Reed of Russell, MA, Charles F. Reed and his wife Shanna of Southampton, MA, Hope E. Madru and her husband Joseph of Huntington, MA, David E. Reed and his wife Kristy of Webster, MA and Ann K. Dufour and her husband William of Enfield, CT, his brother Randy L. Humphries and his wife Ann of Ware, MA and his cherished 16 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held for Charles on Friday, September 9th at 11AM in the Firtion Adams FS, 76 Broad St. Westfield, MA 01085. Visiting hours will precede the service from 9-11AM in the funeral home. Donations in Charles’ name may be directed to D’Amour Center for Cancer Care, c/o Baystate Health Foundation at 280 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA 01199.
