Reid, William W.

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William Wilson “Bill” Reid was born March 31, 1921 in Bells Hill, Scotland to the late Campbell and Margaret Gilchrist Reid. His family immigrated to the United States in 1923 and in Rye his family lived at 50 Clinton Avenue. Bill was a graduate of Harrison High School and attended Kent State University, Kent, Ohio.

He served as an officer in the Royal Canadian Airforce during World War II. Bill served as a Flying Officer with the RCAF. The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) became the fourth largest Allied air force during World War II, growing from a small, under-equipped service to a force of over 215,000 personnel. More than half of its wartime aircrew served in RAF squadrons. By the end of the war, 17,034 RCAF personnel had died in service. The RCAF’s rapid expansion and vital roles across global operations demonstrated Canada’s substantial commitment to the Allied victory.

Bill was discharged in October 1945 after eighteen months overseas in the European theatre.

Returning home, Bill graduated from the National Savings & Loan League Acadamy, Mercersburg, PA. He began his association with Greenwich Federal Savings & Loan in 1948, it was there he met and married Jean Aumack and settled in Greenwich. He retired as director and president of Greenwich Federal in 1983.

Bill obtained his US citizenship in 1950, he was a former Jaycee and Kiwanian and involved in many aspects of community service in Greenwich. As a true Scot he enjoyed the game of golf and was a former member of Innes Arden, Tamarack and Indian Harbor Yacht Clubs.

William W. Reid, died on August 29th 2013.

At the time of his death, he was survived by his wife Jean, sons William, Jr, (Elizabeth) and David, grandchildren Michael(Jessica), and Bonnie, great granddaughter Margaret. Also surviving were Bill’s sister Susan Thonnesen and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Nancy Shea. Burial was private.

Published in Greenwich Time on Sept. 1, 2013