Doris Winifred Reid, age 84, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2024 in Middletown, NJ. Doris Reid "Winnie" as she was affectionately known, was born on January 23, 1939 in Orange, NJ to Maurice and Doris Russell.
In 1957 Winnie graduated from West Orange High School. She attended Katharine Gibbs Secretarial School in Montclair, NJ. Winnie went on to work as a secretary at Ciba Pharmaceuticals in Summit, NJ.
Winnie married James Henry Reid on December 15, 1962. Winnie and James were high school sweethearts. They were blessed with six children: Thomas, David, Eric, Vicky, John and Bonnie.
Winnie was an active member of North Orange Baptist Church, Saint Cloud Presbyterian in West Orange and Tower Hill Presbyterian Church in Red Bank, NJ. She spent many years teaching Sunday school and summer youth activities.
Winnie is survived by her husband James and four children: Thomas, David, Eric, and Bonnie. Thirteen grandchildren: Kyle, Rachael, Jenna, Alexis, Kelly, Katelyn, Brett, Alexander, Trevor, Julia, Ayva, Jacqueline and Russell. Stepbrother William Fusselman.
Winnie is preceded in death by her daughter Vicky and son John. By her parents Maurice and Doris Russell. Her Father-in-law and mother-in-law Henry and Alice Reid. Her stepmother Katherine Russell.
Winnie spent 46 years living on the 75-acre family farm in Atlantic Highlands, NJ where she raised her four children. She could be found driving tractors and caring for the animals which included cows, pigs and horses. It was on this farm that she took up the love of horseback riding again.
She also loved spending her summers at the beach with her family in Manasquan, NJ and Jupiter, FL in the winters. Winnie loved to watch the Mets and Giants. In her spare time, she played the piano and walked her dogs.
Winnie loved spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends. She always had a smile on her face, had an amazing spirit and her zest for life will be with us forever.
Visitation Monday, January 8th 4-7pm at Thompson Memorial Home, 310 Broad St, Red Bank, NJ. Funeral services Tuesday, January 9th 11am at Tower Hill Presbyterian Church, 255 Harding Rd, Red Bank, NJ. Doris will be laid to rest at Restland Memorial Park, 77 Deforest Ave, East Hanover, NJ.