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45. Howard S. Reid, MD

45. Howard S. Reid, MD

1899–1967

Cultural Influencer, Government/Civic Leader

Location: Plot 123A

Dr. Howard Reid was a local physician who served his country in World War I, World War II's Army Medical Corp, and in the Korean War. He was also an active member of the community, serving as President of the Rotary Club and on the Board of Health. In his free time, he enjoyed painting Cohasset landscapes for friends and for charitable auctions that benefitted the Rotary Club. He was always willing to paint specific Cohasset scenes upon request. Additionally, Reid was known for his wrought iron tables and trivets that had six painted black and white porcelain tiles.

Gallery (click any image to view the slideshow)

45. Howard S. Reid, MD

Howard S. Reid, MD grave marker

Howard S. Reid, MD grave marker

Tile table made from Reid drawings of Cohasset landmarks

Tile table made from Reid drawings of Cohasset landmarks

Howard Reid - Cohasset Common

Howard Reid - Cohasset Common

Howard Reid - Paul Pratt Library, Cohasset

Howard Reid - Paul Pratt Library, Cohasset

Howard Reid - Mill River, Cohasset

Howard Reid - Mill River, Cohasset

Howard Reid - Mill River Bridge, Cohasset

Howard Reid - Mill River Bridge, Cohasset

Howard Reid - Minot's Ledge Lighthouse, Cohasset

Howard Reid - Minot's Ledge Lighthouse, Cohasset

Howard S. Reid portrait

Howard S. Reid portrait

Howard S. Reid Watercolor of First Parish Meetinghouse Steeple

Howard S. Reid Watercolor of First Parish Meetinghouse Steeple

Reid Oil Painting, Transporting a wounded soldier on a small reed boat in Vietnam jungle

Reid Oil Painting, Transporting a wounded soldier on a small reed boat in Vietnam jungle

Reid Painting on wood board of sailboat being tossed at sea

Reid Painting on wood board of sailboat being tossed at sea

Howard S. Reid, MD Brass Honorary Cohasset Fire Dept Badge

Howard S. Reid, MD Brass Honorary Cohasset Fire Dept Badge