05/29/2026
Bryan Seaborne Reid III
Bryan Seaborne Reid III passed away unexpectedly at the age of 74 on May 23, 2026. He was born on June 12, 1951, in St. Charles, Illinois. Bryan was the son of the late Bryan Seaborne Reid Jr. & Marian Vilas Reid.
Bryan spent his formative years attending Elgin Academy in Elgin, Illinois. He later earned his bachelor’s degree from New College of Florida and went on to receive his Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago.
Mr. Reid built a long and respected career in the insurance industry, holding positions with General Reinsurance, Continental Insurance, and Trenwick in Bermuda. He was a loving father and grandfather who eagerly anticipated visits from his three grandchildren. He was also especially devoted to his beloved dog, Bella, who was his constant companion.
Bryan was an avid collector with a deep appreciation for music, particularly jazz. He was an extensive reader whose interests ranged from science fiction to poetry, and he had a lifelong passion for literature in all forms. He also enjoyed collecting art and was, in every sense, a true collector.
He is survived by his daughter, Margaret Brittingham Fitch, Shelton, CT; his grandsons, Elliot Reid, Oliver James, and Alexander Theodore, Shelton, CT; his son, Bryan Seaborne Reid IV, Philadelphia, PA; and his sister, Nancy Reid Walker, Lebanon, OR. He was predeceased by his brothers, Andrew Reid and Alexander Reid.
Bryan is remembered for his intelligence, sense of humor, and his appreciation for life’s simple pleasures — books, music, flowers, animals, and meaningful conversation.
Services will be private.
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