Southbridge: Mary P. (Farrington) Reith, 88, formerly of Ocala, FL and Holyoke,
MA died Tuesday, January 17, in Overlook Masonic Healthcare. Her husband,
Alexander C. Reith died in 2003. She leaves a son, Jim Reith and his wife Rose,
of Southbridge, three grandchildren, Cat Reith and her fiancée Nate Lowrey,
Alex, and her husband Paul O'Connell, and Jim Reith, Jr., his wife Meri and their
daughter, Charlize. She was predeceased by her brother Robert Farrington.
Mrs. Reith was born in Clinton, the daughter of Robert and Margaret (Johnstone)
Farrington, and lived in Clinton, Holyoke, and Florida before moving to the
Southbridge area. She was a hairdresser for many years. She was a member of
the Orders of the Eastern Star, and the Daughters of the King.
The funeral will be at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Southbridge at a later
date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Masonic
Home Memorial Fund, PO BOX 1000, Charlton, Ma. 01507. Belanger-Bullard
Funeral Home, 51 Marcy St. Southbridge, is directing arrangements. An online
guest book is available at www.BelangerFuneralHome.com