It is with deep sorrow that we announce that long time coach Cynthia Reid from Ottawa (the Nepean Skating Club) has recently passed away. Not only was she a long time coach, she had Canadian Champion Janet Morrissey as one of her students and was an active volunteer with all competitions held in the Ottawa area. She came from a skating family with her niece being Susanna Driano, a world medalist who represented Italy. Cynthia was a constant fixture in the rink for over 40 years and will be dearly missed by the Ottawa skating community.

Reid – Cynthia Florence (nee Kirby)

April 30, 1930 – September 7, 2019

On Saturday, September 7, 2019 at the age of 89 years.  Beloved wife of the late G. Donald Reid.  Loving mother of Jane Reid, Jennifer Reid-Hudson (Wayne Hudson), Gordon Reid (Evelyn Daghofer), and Sheila Reid (Wayne Schultz).  Dear Granny of Cailin Hudson, Scott Dennis, Christina Pesce, Gregory Hudson, Jeffrey Mullen-Dennis, Kimberley Reid, Brenna Wilson, Thomas Reid, and Lucas Hudson.  Proud Great Granny of Larkyn, Kohl, Chloe, Olivia, Auston, Grace, Ryker, Isla, Eloise, Rory, and Clark.  Predeceased by siblings C. Noel Kirby and Jane Driano.  She will be fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews. A lifetime member of the Nepean Skating Club.  Coach of the 1979 Canadian Ladies Figure Skating Champion.  Cynthia was an avid traveller with Australia being her favorite destination.  Friends may visit at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Home 3440 Richmond Rd., Nepean on Friday, September 13th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm.  In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the ACE Unit at the Queensway Carleton Hospital would be appreciated.