BATH — Madeleine Braud Reid, 93, of Bath, died Dec. 7, 2013, at Winship Green after a long illness.

Born in France on May 23, 1920, she was the daughter of Jules Braud and Jeanne Doge Braud. She received her French Baccalaureate in languages and philosophy with a Diploma of Social Worker, specializing in industrial social work. From 1941-1946 she worked for a large locomotive repair company where all operations were supervised by the German Authorities of the Occupation as steam engines were urgently need by the Germans. She also supervised a large group of displaced children who had been sent from the urban areas to the country for their protection.

After the liberation in 1944, the political situation became increasingly difficult. In early 1946 she applied for an immigrant’s visa with the American Consulate in Marseille. She sailed to the United States in 1946. As a bilingual assistant, she worked her way up in the business world in New York City where she lived for six years.

She moved to Leonia, N.J., where she met and married Burton H. Reid, formerly of Madison, Maine, in 1962. After her marriage, she obtained a teaching certificate in French and Spanish from Montclair State Teachers College. In June of 1970, after Mr. Reid retired from teaching, they moved to Indian Point in Georgetown, Maine. Their land became well known for its many rhododendrons, mountain laurels, and day lilies.

Following her husband’s death in 1986, she moved to Bath in 1989, where she continued her passion for gardening. She also loved classical music and played the piano, the flute and recorder. Her love for animals, especially cats, was an important part of her life.

She was predeceased by a brother, Jacques Braud, and a sister, Marie Louise Braud Manzo. She is survived by two nephews, Rene Manzo, of San Francisco, Calif., and Serge Manzo of Ensus, France, as well as several grand nieces and nephews, and many close friends.

At her request there will be no services. Memorial donations may be made to the Coastal Humane Society, 190 Pleasant St., Brunswick, ME 04011.

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