New Bedford – Earl S. Reynolds, Sr., 83, of New Bedford died May 6, 2010 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in Freetown, son of the late Earl and Gertrude H. (Reynolds) Reynolds, he was a lifelong resident of New Bedford. He worked as a woodsman until his retirement. He enjoyed cars, making Christmas wreaths, the daily numbers and the dog track.
Survivors include 2 daughters: Robin E. Reynolds of Taunton and Carolyn J. Doyle of Taunton; 6 sons: Michael S. Reynolds of E. Taunton, David L. Reynolds of Taunton, Daniel L. Reynolds of Taunton, Robert W. Reynolds of Taunton, James S. Reynolds of Taunton and Mark S. Reynolds of Dighton; a sister: Rebecca H. Durante of New Bedford; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great great-grandchildren, nieces & nephews.
He was father of the late Earl S. Reynolds, Jr. and Ellery J. Reynolds and brother of the late Gertrude A. Simmons.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Monday, May 10, 2010, 5:00-8:00 P.M. at the Kirby Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family to be used according to their wishes c/o Robin Reynolds, 13 Webster St., Taunton, MA 02780.