<p align="center"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">F.J. "Ted"</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Reader</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Corner Brook, NL</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Calibri;">F.J. "Ted" Reader prominent Corner Brook Business man passed peacefully away at home on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. Leaving to mourn the love of his life Renee; sons: John and David Reader residing in Halifax; grandchildren: Dillon, Lea, Ben and Alex; sister Marilyn Broughton. He was predeceased by father H.J. "Jim" Reader and mother Edna (Nan Brown) Reader, brother Alex Reader, sisters Corliss Kashinsky and Ruby McKay, grandson Jonathan Reader. Ted was a major shareholder of Atlas Hardware, started his own business Penneyworth in 1971 until his retirement in 2011. He enjoyed flying into his favourite salmon fishing camp at Big Bluey for many years. He was an avid golfer and alpine skier late into his 80’s. Both he and Renee travelled on many ski holidays, their favourite being Kitzbuhl, Austria. Together they enjoyed the cuisine in Old Montreal and spent many holidays there. Ted was a member of the Junior Town Council of Corner Brook. He was First President of the United Church Men’s Service Club. He was secretary of the Lion’s Club, secretary of the Board of Trade, Chairman of Steering Committee for formation of Marble Mountain Development Corporation. He was a member of the Ski executive and First Chairman of the Downtown Business Association. Ted will be missed by many friends who knew him as a down to earth and honest person who was available to help out at any time.  Cremation has taken place. There will be no formal visitation or funeral service. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Bay of Islands SPCA or a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements entrusted to Fillatre’s Funeral Home.</span></p>