Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William (Bill) Bradley Reid, a beloved husband, father, Papa, brother, and friend.

Bill was the cherished soulmate of his wife, Sheila Reid (née Kearney), with whom he shared a beautiful life filled with love, laughter, adventure, and countless memories. He was a proud father to Stephanie Reid and Nicole Hexter (Matt), and a devoted and loving Papa to Grayson and Sophia. His family was his greatest source of pride and joy.

Bill enjoyed a long and successful career as a Sales Representative with Hostess/Frito-Lay, where he built many lasting friendships along the way. But beyond his career, Bill will be remembered most for the way he lived his life—with enthusiasm, generosity, and a wonderful sense of romance and adventure.

He loved to travel and treasured the opportunity to experience new places, especially when he could share those adventures with the people he loved. One particularly special trip was to Ireland, where Bill travelled with Sheila, Stephanie, and Nicole and had the joy of meeting and spending time with family. It was a trip filled with connection, laughter, and memories that his family will cherish forever.

Bill also loved creating special moments closer to home. One memorable outing was attending a Blue Jays game with Sheila and his daughters, something he was genuinely happy to experience together as a family.

And then there was The Beatles. Bill's love for the band was no secret to anyone who knew him. Their music was a constant part of his life and will forever be intertwined with the memories of him.

Bill was a true romantic. Every so often, he would surprise Sheila by picking her up from work for what she thought would be a simple “lunch date.” Instead, she would discover that Bill had planned an entire weekend getaway to Toronto, complete with dinner and a play. These spontaneous surprises captured Bill perfectly—thoughtful, playful, and always looking for a way to make life a little more special for the woman he loved.

He also enjoyed evenings at the casino, game nights surrounded by friends, and karaoke. And whenever the microphone was in his hand, Sheila could count on being serenaded with “Your Song” by Elton John—one of the many little ways Bill made sure she knew just how much she meant to him.

Bill will be deeply missed by Sheila, Stephanie, Nicole and Matt, Grayson and Sophia, his older brother Barry and sister-in-law Sue, as well as his extended family and many friends whose lives were brighter because he was in them.

He was predeceased by his mother, Margaret, his father, Frank, and his younger brother, Frank Jr.

Bill leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, music, friendship, family, and a lifetime of beautiful memories. He will live on in the stories we tell, the songs we hear, the adventures we remember, and most of all, in the love he gave so freely to those around him.

“And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.”

He will be loved, remembered, and missed always.

Visitors will be received at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 2001 Dundas Street, London, on Thursday, September 17th, 2026 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm.

On Friday, September 18th, 2026 a memorial service will be held at 1 p.m.

Family and friends are warmly invited to share a favourite story, or message about Bill on the Memory Wall below.