Verna Agnes Reid
November 4, 1932 - April 13, 2025
Verna Agnes Reid, age 92, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, April 13, 2025.
Born in Kingston, Ontario, Canada on November 4, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Claude and Ruth (McCormick) Willard. Verna attended Amherst Island Grade School and was a graduate of Kingston Collegiate and Vocational Institute. She made her career working in sales for several companies including; Storms Shoe Rack, Party Land, Hancock Fabrics, and Artesian Bank. In her spare time, Verna could often be found scrapbooking or going for a walk.
In addition to her parents, Verna was preceded in death by her daughter, Susan R. DelleDonne; and son-in-law, Richard Francisco, Jr. She is survived by her loving husband of 71 years, John Reid; children, Donna R. Francisco and Michael J. Reid; son-in-law, Thomas DelleDonne; grandchildren, Richard Francisco III, Kristin Andrews (Roger), Jonathan Francisco (Julieta), William Francisco, Thomas Francisco, Kathryn Francisco, Jeremy Reid, and Casey Reid; and great-grandchildren, Francesca Andrews, Ryland Andrews, Axel Aguilar, Miles Francisco, Audrey Francisco, and Vincent Francisco.
A committal service will begin at 2 pm on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in the chapel of Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Road, Bear, DE.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Verna’s memory to the Sunday Breakfast Mission, P.O. Box 352, Wilmington, DE 19899 or online by clicking here.
Thomas Delle Donne
My deepest sympathy to John, Donna and Michael. Mrs. Reid was my mother-in-law since 1989, and she will always be remembered for her kindness, humility, generosity and unwavering commitment to her family (husband, children, grandchildren). She handled the loss of her beloved daughter Susan with dignity and grace, and always tried to put her best foot forward no matter the circumstance. She battled crippling arthritis with persistence and courage and was always grateful for even the smallest act of kindness shown by family and friends. My mother Frances and Grandmother Thomasina truly enjoyed the times they spent with Verna and Susan. A dear, selfless and kind lady. RIP Tommy