As a volunteer, Mr. Reader's contributions reached far in the community. He was a member of the junior town council of Corner Brook, was first president of the United Church Men's Service Club, secretary of the Lion's Club, secretary of the board of trade and chairman of steering committee for formation of Marble Mountain Development Corporation. He was a member of the ski executive and first chairman of the Downtown Business Association.
There will be no formal visitation or funeral service for Mr. Reader.