Joan D. Reynolds

Born in Lynn, Joan was the daughter of the late Frederick S. Reynolds, Jr. and Geraldine (Moran/Nault) Reynolds. She was a graduate of Lynn Classical High School Class of 1967 and a lifelong Lynn resident. She earned a Bachelor and Master’s Degree in Literature from Salem State University and a Master in Library Science from the University of Rhode Island, where she was inducted into the Beta Phi Mu Library Science Life Honorary Society. Joan served the City of Lynn as a librarian at the Lynn Public Library for 30 years, the last 13 years as Chief Librarian until medical issues required her to retire.

Upon her retirement, she was appointed by the Mayor as one of the first members of the Lynn Disability Commission. She was also active and involved in many civic and community activities including serving on the board of the Lynn Historical Society and Lynn Kiwanis Club, where she was named Kiwanian of the Year. Joan was also a member of the Lynn Business and Professional Woman’s Organization where she was named “Woman of the Year.” Joan was involved in the local cable station as production assistant as well as hosting the annual Lynn Library Live Auction for 10 years.

Professionally, she was involved in the American Library Association and the New England Library Association. Throughout her career and into retirement, Joan produced a number of programs on Lynn topics that she presented to community and church groups throughout the area and until recently, she wrote articles and edited for “Pet Tails” Magazine. Her hobbies included reading, collecting British Royalty memorabilia, needlework, photography and genealogy.

She is survived by two brothers: P. Leon Nault and Brian Reynolds both of Lynn and one sister: Gail Elwell and her husband Richard of Ipswich. She is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and a special family friend, Lyn O’Brien of Australia. She was predeceased by sisters, Shirley Daum and Barbara Laine and brother, Charles Owen Nault.

Graveside Services will be held in Pine Grove Cemetery, 145 Boston St. LYNN on Saturday at 12:00PM. Relatives and friends invited are invited to meet inside the main gate at 11:45AM. At Joan’s request, there will be no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the charity of one’s choice.