Stephen T. Reynolds, Sr. Obituary (1944 - 2019)

WINSLOW, ME--Stephen T. Reynolds SR., 75, formerly of Winslow, ME, Maine passed on the morning of October 12, 2019. February 19, 1944, on Reynolds’ Hill, Stephen was born to the late Sanford E. Reynolds and the late Shirley (Stevens) Reynolds. Stephen was number six of fifteen siblings. During his youth, he attended the Winslow School District and helped out at home on the family farm. In 1970, Stephen married Nancy (Nickerson) Reynolds. Steve and Nancy were married for 44 years, during this time they worked together to raise their children and grandchildren. Later in life, the pair also enjoyed traveling and spending their winters in Tucson, Arizona. Stephen was known as a jack of all trades, master of many. He was often found tinkering away in the garage, fixing one thing or another. In his youth, he installed flooring and septic systems, as well as working for a logging operation. Stephen enjoyed spending his years prior to retirement actively working the stock market. During his life, Stephen enjoyed spending time with his family, this family time often included playing horseshoes, “playing the slots” at the casino, and jam sessions with friends and family. Stephen was often referred to as “our very own Johnny Cash”. Stephen was a self-taught musician, playing both piano and guitar, he was known for being in a local band called “The Northern Stars”. Stephen will always be remembered as someone that you could always count on. He was a kindhearted sole that would give you the shirt off his back. He is survived by Nancy Reynolds of Winslow, ME; his children, Stephen T. Reynolds Jr. of Winslow, ME, David Gagne of Arizona, Carrie Rossignol of Vassalboro, ME, Diane Wentworth of Winslow, ME, Wendy Lee of China, ME, and Dixie Doyle of Gardiner, ME; and his grandchildren, Raven Reynolds, Taylor Reynolds, Desiree Mosher, Dustin Lee, Owen Doyle, Garrett Doyle, Mariah White and Ryan Gagne. Siblings that are survived by Stephen are, Esther Cayouette of Winslow, ME, Marilyn Reynolds of Rockland, ME, Sharon Dubois of Sidney, ME, Cynthia Schroeder of Florida, Bruce Reynolds of Winslow, ME, Pauline Leach of Winslow, ME, Jeffrey Reynolds of Fairfield, ME, Nelson Reynolds of Winslow, ME, Timothy Reynolds of Winslow, ME, Peter Reynolds of Winslow, ME, and Effie Reynolds of Vassalboro, ME. Stephen was predeceased by, Sanford E. Reynolds, Shirley (Stevens) Reynolds, Audrey Gammon, Sanford E. Reynolds Jr., Beth Meecham, Mark Gagne, and Amanda Gagne. The family would like to thank the Fairfield Dialysis Clinic for the years of quality treatment provided. The family would also like to thank Lawry Brothers Funeral Home & Cremation Care for their quick response and attentiveness to the family’s needs. Our family would also like to thank those who have reached out during this difficult time, we appreciate each and every one of you. In lieu of flowers please bring a dish to the celebration of life.