QUEENSBURY – John Gordon Reynolds, 79, of Queensbury and formerly of Fort Ann, passed away peacefully, after a six and a half year battle with lung cancer, on Saturday, May 30, 2020.
Born on August 16, 1940 in Glens Falls Hospital, he was the fifth of eleven children of the late Shirley (Sherwin) Reynolds and Harold E. Reynolds, Sr.
John proudly served his country in the United States Army, stationed in Germany and assigned to the military police.
On February 10, 1963, he married Jeannette Leahy and they remained together until Jeannette’s passing on November 2, 2011. After Jeannette’s passing, John and his son, Rick would ride to Hartford every Sunday to tend to their plot or in the winter, just to say “Hello”.
From 1963 to 1976, John drove truck for J.E. Sawyer’s in Glens Falls. In 1976, he became a New York State Correction’s Officer, until he retired in 2001, after 25 years of service.
John loved following Fort Ann School Sports. He would travel to as many games as possible. In his later years, he could be found almost every morning at the Dix Ave. Dunkin Donuts with his good friend, Bobby Wilkins, where they and a small group of friends would be solving the world’s problems.
In addition to his wife and parents, John was predeceased by his siblings, Jean (Alpha “Whitey”) White, Harold “Junior” Reynolds, Raymond Reynolds, Larry Reynolds, Janet Stockman, Joan (Don) Nassivera, Joyce (Don) Daut, Jim Reynolds and Jerry Reynolds, his brother in law, Tom Gentile and his sisters in law, Wendy Wright and Terri Itzo.
He is survived by his son and daughter in law, Rick and Missy Reynolds; a granddaughter and her husband, Elizabeth and Jarred Russell and their children, “The Apples of His Eyes”, Kendall and Chase (even through his sickness, they could bring a smile to his face by simply saying, “Hi Poppy”; a very special niece and her husband, Laurie and Mike Dunbar and their children, Cody and Brianna Dunbar, whom he thought of as his own grandchildren and they referred to him as “Pop”. Also he is survived by his step mother, Mary Reynolds; his siblings, Juanita Gentile, Dan (Jeannie) Reynolds, Darlene (Ken) Beecher and Doug (Sarah) Reynolds; his brother in law, Jerry Stockman, Sr; sisters in law, Jane, Erma, Barbara and Marlaine Reynolds; several nieces and nephews; and his best friend, since childhood, Hollis Paige.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Stoutenberg, who John respected and trusted greatly and his entire staff, the staffs of the Cancer Treatment Center, Tower 2, Homeward Bound at HHHN, Warren County Health Services and High Peaks Hospice.
Due to the on-going pandemic, private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations may be sent to Fort Ann Cardinals Boys Basketball Vs. Cancer, C/O Fort Ann Booster Club at Fort Ann Central School, 1 Catherine St., Fort Ann, NY 12827.
Arrangements are under the care of Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Rick sorry for your loss
Very sorry for your loss.
I knew John from Washington Correctional Facility. We solved many of the world’s problems from the Gate House at H Block. He was a fun guy and an enjoyable and sociable person to be around. He loved to talk and to smile. RIP John.
Sorry to hear this. I worked with Jeannette and they were so family oriented. We talked about our beagles too. After Jeamette passed away, I saw John at Dunkins. They are together again. My sympathy.
Rick & family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We thought the world of John & loved visiting with him. He was a great neighbor and will be truly missed.
Rick, Missy and the entire Reynolds family. We are saddened to hear of your loss. These are difficult times with the loss of a loved one, may our prayers be with you and comfort you.
Michael and Kathy Putorti
Rick,
Sorry to hear about your dads passing. You had two great parents. Time flies! Wish you your family all the best
Rick and Missy , I am terribly sorry for your dad , best friend and father in law.Please know that my mom Erma Peggy and myself carry you in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time.
Love your cousin
Bob Reynolds
The twins of Tower 2 are sad to hear of Johns passing. We LOVED and ADORED him. What a beautiful man. It was a pleasure to care for him.
Courtney and Chelsey
My sincere sympathy to the Reynolds family and friends. Hollis sending you prayers and love. Rest In Peace my old friend
My heart breaks as I read this, a dear friend whom I met in Dunkin Donuts every morning along with Bobby. Such sweet men and gone too soon. Rest in Peace John, you will never be forgotten,
Say “Hi to Bobby for me”
Rick and family, So sorry to hear John passed away. Working with John was such a pleasure. We always had a good day with John on the crew or in the gate house. He is with your Mom now and is very happy though he will be greatly missed here.
I am heartbroken to hear of Johnny’s passing. He was an amazing man! I loved our visits at Dunkin’ . My thoughts and prayers are with his whole family…
John and I worked together at great Meadow in Washington correctional facility for the 25 years that he was a correction officer he was as good a friend as you could have I will miss his humor just imagine the reunion he’s having with Jeanette right now
Rick . We read about your father in the paper this morning. So sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family 🙏
Rick we read about your father in the paper today we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family🙏
Rick Gary and I read about your father in the paper today I am very sorry for your loss I didn’t know that he was sick for so long he is at peace now I thoughts and prayers are with you!
Rick, John was a great guy. I liked working with him at The Meadows. My condolences to you and your family.
Rick & Missy and family,
Sorry to hear about your loss, never easy. Prayers to you and the family.
Loved working with your Dad. Had good times with him at the gate house.
Rick, I can’t tell you how very sorry I am to hear of your Dads passing. Though I only knew him a short period of time by meeting him at Dunkin. He was a kind and wonderful man. I feel lucky to have been able to have known him for that short time. It was nice always talking to him about the old muscle cars we wished we could have. I know he will be missed. God bless all your family.