Ron N. Reed Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Seabrook, NH - Ron Noyes Reed, 64, of Seabrook, passed away after an extended illness on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. Ron was born in Newburyport, MA on December 27, 1955, a son to Edward W. Reed of Groveland MA and the late Elizabeth (Noyes) Reed. He leaves behind his loving wife and soulmate Diane (East) Reed of Seabrook. He was raised in Groveland, MA and graduated in 1973 from Pentucket Regional High School, where he was called Mouse by all his friends. Following in the footsteps of his father who was an automotive instructor at Whittier Vo Tech he started a career as an automotive technician. Ron worked in a number of shops over the years including working for his brother Wes, at Smith Motors Sales in Haverhill, MA. He also owned and operated Ron's Automotive in Salisbury, MA for over 10 years. Ron loved anything with a motor including ATVs, dune buggies, motorcycles, and recently tractors. He was known for building powerful and reliable engines including those that he and Wes raced at Star Speedway and Lee Speedway. He spent many Saturday nights as a teenager watching his brother race at the Pines Speedway in Groveland. He could troubleshoot and fix anything and was always willing to offer his time to anyone who needed help. He loved a bargain and prided himself as being a wheeler-dealer whose finds were always the best finds in the world. One of his best friends for 20 years was his cat Oreo. His happiest times were spent at his camp on a peaceful river in Maine, with his wife, although there were many times they had to rush home so Ron wouldn't miss watching the NASCAR race on TV. In addition to Diane, his wife of 8 years, he is survived by his daughter, Shannon Marie Reed of Concord, NH, his brother Wes Reed and his wife Laurie, of Haverhill, his sister Debbie Gaudreau of Hampton Falls, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Services are private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Merrimack Valley Hospice c/o Home Health Foundation, Attn: Community Engagement, 360 Merrimack Street, Building 9, Lawrence, MA 01843.

Ron N. Reed

December 27, 1955 - September 15, 2020