Loyola celebrates the life of Larry Reed, library attendant
Larry Reed, an attendant who greeted visitors to the Loyola/Notre Dame Library for almost 14 years, passed away on Oct. 5, 2020. He will be remembered for his friendly greetings and his genial nature with his colleagues.
鈥淟arry had a smile like sunshine and a kind and gentle manner with students,鈥� said Polly Connor, senior cataloging assistant for the library.
Reed, who became a member of the library staff in February 2007, worked at the attendants鈥� desk both during the day and in the evening. He would check IDs and welcome students, faculty, and staff.
鈥淟arry was a gracious and consummate gentleman. We frequently had lengthy conversations鈥攁nd friendly bets鈥攁bout weather predictions, and it was always so fun to debrief the next time we saw each other,鈥� said Jenny Ray, information literacy coordinator. 鈥淗e was an avid gardener and always provided enthusiastic updates about his various crops of vegetables. I will really miss him.鈥�
Kate Strain, outreach and engagement librarian, fondly recalled her conversations with Reed.
鈥淟arry was such a wonderful presence in the front of the library,鈥� she said. 鈥淚 really enjoyed chatting with him at the end of a long night of studying when I was in grad school. He is definitely missed.鈥�
Over the years, Reed welcomed thousands of Loyola and Notre Dame of Maryland University students, faculty, staff, administrators, and members of the Baltimore community.
鈥淟arry was a welcoming face whenever you would walk into the library,鈥� said Barbara Preece, director of the Loyola/Notre Dame Library. 鈥淚 know that he will be missed by all of you.鈥�
Services for Larry Reed were held Oct. 15 at Joseph H. Brown, Jr. Funeral Home in Baltimore. He will be remembered in the intentions at the Nov. 1 Mass in Loyola鈥檚 Alumni Memorial Chapel.