NORTH WOLCOTT – Clifton Alden Reed, 84, of North Wolcott, passed away on the morning of July 3, at Copley Hospital. Born in Hardwick, January 9, 1942, to Stanley and Stella (Clark) Reed, Clifton spent the majority of his life in North Wolcott.
Growing up on the family farm, Clifton developed a strong work ethic early in life. He attended the one-room schoolhouse in North Wolcott and later graduated from Craftsbury Academy. He served his country for six years in the National Guard, including training in armor at Fort Knox, Ky. Throughout his professional career, Clifton worked at IBM and later served as a mail carrier. Even in his retirement, he could often be found helping his family by piling firewood, working on projects on their homes, and always checking on their well-being.
Clifton’s greatest joy in life was found in spending time with his family. He was a devoted family man who went out of his way to ensure his loved ones knew they were cherished by him. In his leisure time, he enjoyed metal detecting, hunting, and going on trips with his grandchildren. He was also a dedicated NASCAR fan. He was a quiet man whose presence always spoke louder than words. His shy, sideways grin often gave away what he was thinking. He will be greatly missed by all who had the honor of knowing him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Stella; his grandson, Eric; his sister, Debra; great-grandson Joseph; his brother, Clayton; and his brother-in-law Jerry.
Clifton is survived by his wife, Rhoda Reed; his sons, Dallas Reed and Dalton Reed (wife April) of North Wolcott; and his grandchildren, Heather (Ryan Eldred,) their children Teagan, Ryan Jr, and Ryder of Berkshire; Samantha Reed (Daniel) of Hyde Park; and Andrew Reed of Texas; sisters Donna (Clyde) Gardner and Deanna (Andy) Staples; and sisters-in-law Kathy and Hilda, along with numerous beloved nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his stepchildren Dale (Annie) Levesque of Colorado; Paul (Laurie) Levesque of New York; Scott (Jeanette) Levesque of Stowe; Andrea (Randy) Davis of Johnson; along with their families.
Clifton’s family would like to especially thank his nephew Christopher Reed for all of his dedicated help in the last couple of years, and Copley Hospital’s med-surge staff for their incredible support and care over the last difficult weeks.
A Celebration of Clifton’s Life will be held Sunday, July 26, at the Morrisville VFW from 1 to 4 p.m., and bring a memory to share.
The family would love for donations to be made in his memory to Meals on Wheels of Lamoille County, P.O. Box 1427, Morrisville, VT 05661.
Arrangements are in the care of Northern Vermont Funeral Service, Hardwick. Online condolences are welcomed at northernvermontfuneralservice.com
