John Winslow Reece

John Winslow Reece, 74 of Topsham, ME and Clarkesville, GA passed away on October 22, 2025 after a long illness.

John was born on September 24, 1951, in Boston, MA, to Susan Womack Reece and Richard Colt Reece of Lincoln, MA and Friendship, ME.

He was a graduate of Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School in Sudbury, MA. He also attended Wentworth Institute in Boston, MA and Washington County Community College in Calais, ME where he studied boat building.

John was employed as a carpenter for many years and was known for his attention to detail and his fine craftmanship. He was kind, caring, generous, had the best laugh and was a consummate gentleman.

John is survived by his life partner of over 30 years, Susan L. Barnard of Topsham, ME and Clarkesville, GA; her children, Alex Hooydonk & wife Jocelyn of Topsham, ME; Jesse Hooydonk & wife Erin of Limington, ME; and Ineke Dyer & husband Tristan of Clarkesville. Grandchildren Liam Dyer and Marley Hooydonk. Sister, Sarah Bishop of Lincoln, MA; Brothers Michael Colt Reece of Searsmont, ME and Judson Brooks Reece of Lenox, MA, as well as Niece Anna Bishop and Nephew Ben Bishop.

The arrangements for John Winslow Reece, have been entrusted to In Their Honor Funeral & Cremation Providers in Fairmount, Georgia.

A memorial service will be held in the summer to honor John. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Homeworthyhttps://homeworthy.org/ PO Box 1696 Rockland, ME 04841.