Born in Cranston, RI on July 2, 1941, he was the son of J. Howard Reynolds and Anna (Shea) Reynolds. He was a 1960 graduate of North Attleboro High School where he competed for his beloved Red Rocketeers on their football team. He also attended Wentworth Institute for Civil Engineering, Boston, MA, and the Manufacturing Jewelers and Silversmiths Institution.
On May 6, 1967, he married the love of his life, Jean Marella. They resided in North Attleboro for 40 years, and Harwichport for 17 years, spending the last 10 winters in Sarasota Florida.
He was a Pressroom Manager at New England Sterling and Plant Manager at Creed Rosary. After retirement, he enjoyed being part of the grounds crew at Cranberry Valley Golf Course.
Golf was one of Don’s great loves, starting as a caddy in Nantucket at age 14. Getting a hole in one was one of his golfing highlights, as well as having the privilege of playing at Pebble Beach Golf Course in California. He won the Senior Club Championship at Cranberry Valley Golf Course in 1996. A lifelong sports fan, Don was a loyal follower of the New England sports teams, often having calls with his sons to discuss the victories and defeats.
Don loved life. He was a great storyteller and a truly loyal friend. Above all else, he was a devoted husband and father.
He is survived by his wife: Jean Reynolds; two sons: Michael and his wife Roberta Reynolds, Dan and his wife Allison Reynolds; one daughter: Kellie and her husband Brian Baker; six grandchildren: Devon, Mikaela and MacKenna Reynolds; Aidan Baker; Tyler and Brooke Reynolds; and his sister: Nancy O’Donnell.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11am - 1pm at Doane, Beal and Ames, 729 Route 134, South Dennis MA with a memorial service in the funeral home beginning at 1pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Nancy McGowan, 133 Slater Park Avenue, Pawtucket RI 02861 or Venmo: @Nancy-McGowan-9 (last 4 digit of cell are 0743) for a memorial bench that will be placed at Cranberry Valley Golf Course to honor Don’s legacy.
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