Obituary of Ronald C. Reid

Ronald C. Reid, 68, of Lake Placid, New York, passed away on January 11th, 2024. Ron fought a lengthy battle with ALS and died from complications of pneumonia. Ron, as a child, was given the nickname “Rope.” Ron was a stellar athlete excelling in hockey, baseball and football. Ron graduated from Lake Placid High School in 1975. As an adult Ron found his passion working and playing on the golf course. Ron was employed at the Lake Placid Club Golf Course for over 20 years. Ron then went on to work at the Whiteface Club and Resort Golf Course for another 23 years until his retirement. Ron’s first son Corey was born in 1981. Ron was a devoted father who coached his son in hockey and baseball. The two had a special relationship while living on endless dinners of Mr. Mike’s Pizza, “tuna nuna casserole – as Corey called it” and English muffin pizzas. Ron, while coaching, developed many long-term relationships with numerous hockey families and kids that he coached over the years. Ron also forged lasting friendships while working for Can Am Hockey. The bonds continued and he was blessed with many great friends. In 1993, Ron met the love of his life, Melissa. Together they started a family. Their son, Ron Jacob (RJ) was born in 1995. Their daughter, Morgan Billie, followed in 1998. Again, Ron was an exceptional father coaching his son RJ in hockey and baseball and cheering on his daughter Morgan in soccer and softball. His devotion to his family was unsurpassed. Ron looked forward every year to vacationing with his family in Myrtle Beach. Ron had an infectious laugh and would always greet you with a smile. If you were at a party and the music started Ron would be the first one on the dance floor. 38 Special and AC/DC were two of his favorites. Ron is survived by his wife of 29 years, Melissa, his son Corey Reid (April), his son RJ Reid (Shelby), his daughter Morgan Terrell (Robert), his father, Frederick Reid “Fred Ted”, his mother-in-law Cheryl Strack, his grandchildren Hannah Reid, Logan Lavallee, Ayden Gonyo and his granddaughter that is on the way. Ron is also survived by his brothers, David Reid, Mark Reid (Diane), his sister Beth Quinn, his brothers-in-law, Adrian Strack (Tracey), Paul Strack (Judy), Tony Strack (Kristin) and many nieces and nephews. Ron is predeceased by his mother Betty (Jacques) Reid, his father-in-law Billy Strack, his sister-in-law Cindie Reid, his niece Stephanie Reid and his brother-in-law Michael Quinn. Caling Hours will be held March 9th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM with a funeral service will follow at 4:00 PM at the M. B. Clark, Inc., Funeral Home, Lake Placid. Relatives and friends are encouraged to share a story about Rope at this time. Rev. Derek Hansen, Pastor of the Adirondack Community Church will offociate. Burial will be at the convienience of the family. A special thank you to friends and family and community for their love and support. The M. B. Clark, Inc., Funeral Home in Lake Placid, NY is in charge of arrangements. Please visit www.mbclarkfuneralhome.com to share a memory, upload a photo or leave condolences.