Gregory E. Reeves, 19, of Maple Street, Townsend, Mass., died Monday, August 30, 2004, from injuries received after being struck while jogging near the campus.
Greg was born in Concord, March 3, 1985, a son of William E. and Debra M. (Boutwell) Reeves and resided most of his life in Townsend.
Besides his parents, William E. and Debra M. (Boutwell) Reeves of Townsend, he is survived by two brothers and a sister in law; William N. and Pamela Reeves of Ashby, Andrew Reeves of Townsend, a sister and brother in law; Jennifer D. and Carl Amadon of Ashby, his paternal grandparents; Edward A. and Carol Reeves of Bridgton, ME, his maternal grandparents; Patricia and Edward Wallace of Pepperell, his girlfriend; Danielle Leone of Townsend. He also leaves several aunts, uncles, a niece and 6 nephews. He was predeceased by his paternal grandmother; Dorothy Reeves, and maternal grandfather; Dwight Boutwell.
Reeves was a 2003 graduate of North Middlesex Regional High School in Townsend where he excelled in track events and was a team captain during his senior year. He was a member of the National Honor Society, the Math Team, and played the saxophone in both the marching and concert bands.
He was instrumental in the development of a program that taught middle school students to play the board game, "Scrabble", in order to improve vocabulary and spelling skills. During his senior year, he was presented with the Worcester Telegram & Gazette Student Achievement Award.
Here at WPI, he majored in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Biotechnology. He was enrolled in the U.S. Army ROTC Program and was also a member of the WPI Crew Team.
Greg was an active member of the Townsend Congregational Church where he was a member of the Youth Fellowship Program, the Agape Bell Choir and served as a Junior Deacon.
During recent summers, Greg worked at the Town of Townsend Landfill Center. Greg enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Greg also enjoyed the outdoors, bowling and reading.
Donations
Memorial donations be made to the Gregory E. Reeves Scholarship Fund, c/o North Middlesex Regional High School Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 715, Townsend, MA 01469.
Message from the President
President Dennis D. Berkey issued this statement following Reeves' death.