Patricia "Patty" Jane (Mason) Reynolds, 76, passed away on April 27, 2016 at home with her daughters, after days of being surrounded by friends and family.
She was born December 12, 1939 in East Canton, daughter of E. Lloyd and Frances (Van Fleet) Mason. She was raised and educated in East Canton, where she was head of her class (of 3) at East Canton Elementary; that year the school closed.
Her greatest experience was winning a regional science fair in high school which was her first venture out of state to Oklahoma City. She graduated Canton High School in 1957. After high school she attended Goldey-Beacom College in Delaware. Following school, she worked at Memorial Hospital where she met her future husband Leslie Reynolds. Together they moved to Granby in 1966.
She was the Office Manager at Farmers Supply for many years. She was involved in 4-H, PM Club, was an active member of the Mary Mattoon Chapter of DAR, above all was dedicated to the Methodist Church of South Hadley serving on nearly every board throughout the years.
She was born December 12, 1939 in East Canton, daughter of E. Lloyd and Frances (Van Fleet) Mason. She was raised and educated in East Canton, where she was head of her class (of 3) at East Canton Elementary; that year the school closed.
Her greatest experience was winning a regional science fair in high school which was her first venture out of state to Oklahoma City. She graduated Canton High School in 1957. After high school she attended Goldey-Beacom College in Delaware. Following school, she worked at Memorial Hospital where she met her future husband Leslie Reynolds. Together they moved to Granby in 1966.
She was the Office Manager at Farmers Supply for many years. She was involved in 4-H, PM Club, was an active member of the Mary Mattoon Chapter of DAR, above all was dedicated to the Methodist Church of South Hadley serving on nearly every board throughout the years.
Spending time with her family and grandchildren sharing her love of gardening, painting, knitting, sewing and crafting was what she enjoyed most. Her home was filled with toys and puzzles, which were not always for her grandchildren.
She will be deeply missed by daughters, Heather Reynolds Labonte and husband David, Granby, Candice Reynolds, Clinton, MA and stepson, Kevin Reynolds and wife Diana, Ball Ground, GA; five precious grandchildren, Sophia, Spencer, Jessica, Robbie and Ashley.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Leslie S. Reynolds in 2010. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Cooley Dickinson, 168 Industrial Dr. #1, Northampton, MA 01060 or the Memorial Fund at the Methodist Church of South Hadley, 30 Carew St., S. Hadley, MA 01075. For more information, please visit www.beersandstory.com.
She will be deeply missed by daughters, Heather Reynolds Labonte and husband David, Granby, Candice Reynolds, Clinton, MA and stepson, Kevin Reynolds and wife Diana, Ball Ground, GA; five precious grandchildren, Sophia, Spencer, Jessica, Robbie and Ashley.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Leslie S. Reynolds in 2010. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Cooley Dickinson, 168 Industrial Dr. #1, Northampton, MA 01060 or the Memorial Fund at the Methodist Church of South Hadley, 30 Carew St., S. Hadley, MA 01075. For more information, please visit www.beersandstory.com.
