Robert William Reynolds, Sr., 86, of Enfield, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Born in Hartford, CT on July 20, 1933, he was the son of the late Joseph W. and Margaret (Callahan) Reynolds. Robert served in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War, being honorably discharged as a Sergeant in 1956. He went on to work for 41 years as a Computer Specialist for Aetna Life and Casualty. Robert married Bernice Brown on February 12, 1955 and they enjoyed 60 years of marriage until Bernice’s passing in 2015. Bob and Bernice were longtime communicants of Holy Family Church in Enfield, CT. Bob was an avid Yankees and Giants fan, enjoyed building airplane models, and trains. He leaves to cherish his memory his 4 loving children, Susan Reynolds of Enfield, Robert Reynolds, Jr. and his wife Kate of Colchester, Jackie Viens and her husband Larry of Agawam, MA, and Ann Lemieux and her husband Bob of Somers; his cherished grandchildren, Rob Reynolds, Laura Reynolds, Brianna Viens, Nate Lemieux, and Kenny Lemieux Sr.; and his 4 great-grandchildren, Jayden Barnes, Maeve Lemieux, Kenny Lemieux Jr., and Ava Lemieux.
He was predeceased by his brothers, James and Joseph Reynolds and his sister, Marcella Larabee.
His family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 13 from 4-7 PM at the Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Rd., Enfield. His Funeral Service will begin on Wednesday, August 14 with a procession beginning at 10:30 AM at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:30 AM at Holy Family Church, Enfield. Burial with Military Honors will follow in St. Patrick’s King St. Cemetery, Enfield. Memorial donations may be made to Beacon Hospice, 111 Founder Plaza Suite 1803, East Hartford, CT 06108. For online condolences, please visit www.leetestevens.com.