Robert J. Reynolds

Robert Reynolds Obituary

REYNOLDS, ROBERT J., 79, of Pepin St., died Sunday, August 10, at Kent Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Helene (Jensen) Reynolds.

Born in Pawtucket he was the son of the late William and Annie (Morris) Reynolds. Mr. Reynolds was a United States Navy Veteran of the Korean War and served for 22 years before retiring from his Naval career.

Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons Michael R. Reynolds of North Kingstown, David W. Reynolds of Virginia Beach, VA, and a daughter Karen A. Baker of West Warwick, and nine grandchildren.

Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Save the Bay, 434 Smith St., Providence, RI 02908. Information and condolences at carpenterjenks.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Aug. 13, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Reynolds

14 Entries

Zach Wallace

September 12, 2008

Grandpa Bob was always quite the character. He was so real, always said what was on his mind, no matter who it would offend. I have many great memories; whenever I was at their house a smile and a handskake was waiting from grandpa. He supported his family and raised three great kids. His service to his country was admirable. I will miss him.

You will be in my heart and prayers. You were a part of me becoming a man. Thank you grandpa. Rest in Peace.

With Love, your grandson, Zach

Levi Wallace

September 12, 2008

My Grandpa Bob was a funny man to say the least. I will always remember his ways to make me smile. I love you Grandpa. Peace eternal.
Love, Levi

Annie Reynolds

September 12, 2008

My fondest thoughts of Bob would be the way he modeled a strong work ethic and provision for his family. My husband learned from his father what it meant to get up everyday and give your best effort to your work, whatever it may be for the time being. I appreciated very much that he took the time to develop the mechanical abilites he saw in his oldest son. Many adults find it simplier to just "do it myself", than to work with a child or teen and teach them properly. So thank you Bob, for teaching my husband many of the qualities of manhood. I know he is passing them on by example the way you did for him. I will miss that mischievious twikle in those sparkling blue eyes.

Walker Reynolds

September 12, 2008

My Grandpa was really funny. He loved me and taught me all kinds of neat things about cars and airplanes. I used to like to visit him and sometimes we would all play Bocce together. I especially liked when he and Grandma came to visit me at a guest dinner at my school and when he would come to be at my birthday dinners. I really miss him a lot and I hope he's with Jesus now. Love you Grandpa. Thank you for being my Grandpa.
Love , Walker

Michael Reynolds

September 12, 2008

Nine months before I was born, I had a father. During those nine months, he prepared for and awaited my arrival, as he later also did when the times came for my siblings, David and Karen to be brought into this world. Here was a man, proud of his family and willing to devote portions of his time in this life into raising us and teaching us so much of whom we are today. His strength of personality could sometimes be difficult, yet so rewarding most other times. Almost all of the skills I possess to forge through this life were hand me downs direct from a father of so many talents, abilities and stamina. Our morals, values and dedication to reliability were greatly instilled by both he and Mom. To give up was not known to be a phrase in his vocabulary, which was obvious in the perseverence he showed when any obstacle, challenge, job or need confronted him. Yet some of his skills passed on, such as being a pakrat or being too stubborn for our own good could use a bit of tweaking and fine tuning . Dads' support of us through many points in our lives was often immesureable, gifts of a father. As a grandfather, his caring affection was there for the taking, which any of our next generation would be so willing to attest to. He loved to watch the children play, and often got in on the games with them, laughing and still being a teacher. He ruled with a firm hand, yet loved with a soft heart, which became so much more obvious to me in his later years. Though we wished never to see him go, it is the inevitible that someday that time must come. If only we could hug them and laugh with them one more time. So, I wish to tell him Thank You for all that you gifted me with Dad, and that you will forever be in my thoughts, my heart and my prayers. May you be in that heaven our Father God has prepared for us and may we someday see you once again. To my Mother, my brother, my sister and connected family remember your husband and father fondly and lovingly, yet also remember to love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.
We all love you Dad.

Love, Michael
eldest of your sons

September 11, 2008

It's been a whole month since you left our world. I guess we all took for granted your every day place in our lives. Your place. The place that feels so empty now. The place you fit into our hearts. And now we have this empty place. We try to fill it with memories but it will never be full enough to satisfy our hunger for your being. Your being "here". Here to hold, here to hug, here to wipe away our tears.

You can not be here now but one day we will all be there. There with you. We will be full once more. And we will have tears again, tears of joy and love.

You Daughter,
Karen

David Reynolds

September 11, 2008

Not being a man of many words,I would like to say my peace. My father was a man to whom I respected and achieved to be like in many ways. He taught me to never quit and to be sharp with a tool. At one time in my life He told me that I would always be working for someone else and just making them rich. I could not accept this.........Maybe it was His way of kicking me in the butt to do more,if not, THANK YOU DAD for making me the man I am today. You put a challenge up and I accepted it. I was so proud to see him in his uniform again and to see the proper recognition given to a fellow sailor. The only high light of my father passing was to find a picture of his father in a navy uniform,( I never knew that his father was a sailor also) I guess I really am the son of a son of a sailor. I will miss you old man. May You have fair winds and following seas to enjoy for the next ride. I Will See You on the Flip Side, We are too much alike to not meet up again......David

Michael Baker

September 11, 2008

Shortly after meeting Karen I came to realize how many similarities Bob and my father shard. He was strong and a tireless man. His personality was a stern one, but very fair when it counted. He was very opinionated in life, however incredibly knowledgeable about many things in the world. He was a thrifty man, but very generous and hard working in the raising of his family. At times he seemed gruff, almost steel like, however down underneath he had the biggest hart of gold. So as try to learn more every day on how to be a better father and husband. I will always keep in mind the qualities that made Bob a great man, but even a better Dad and Grandfather.
As we looked threw pictures like so many families do after a passing of a loved one. I came across a photo of my son Zachary and my Dad on the beach holding hands. Along with tears it brought to mind Bob immediately. I thought about the past few years and the situations that stuck in my mind. The pictures of the grandchildren spread all over house. The shopping trips to the Dollar store to find a bargen and he would come back with pencils, trinkets, paintbrushes or something to make the kids happy. Walking on the beach to find shells, rocks or point out the birds. Cutting blocks in the garage so Courtney and Austin could build things on the porch. I think you finally realize that a Dad becomes a Grandfather when he buy’s a pirate ship to keep up with the Grandchildren and you find them having battles on the floor.
I will miss Bob and I am very thankful for the time that my family and I have been able to spend with him. The memories that he has given us will be etched in hearts and minds forever.
Thank you for being a great Husband, Dad, Grandfather and Father In-law. We will all miss you dearly. However. there will be a day when the Lord will bring us to a better place and more glorious time together.

Rest In Peace
Love Mike

Linda Reynolds

September 9, 2008

Dad was a very special man to me. He was one half of the great parents who brought my husband into this world. My words can not express the gratitude I feel to him for all the great things he taught David, for the morals and ethics that he helped to develop in the man I love. I see little pieces of his personality in David and our boys and I know that Dad lives on in them.

William and Irene Minnick

August 25, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

We will miss you more than you will ever know

August 15, 2008

Courtney Carbone

August 15, 2008

I love you, poppy. And I miss you. Please watch over me, my mom, Austin, Gammy, And Mike. I'm glad you're in a better place now. I love you tons.

-Love, Courtney <3

AUSTIN BAKER

August 15, 2008

I LOVE YOU POPPY
AUSTIN

Karen Baker

August 15, 2008

This man was born in 1929
This man was raised with one brother in this little state
This man was not raised in a life of privilege
This man learned to look past the immediate and strive for more
This man chose to serve his country
This man found his one true love and never let her go
This man worked hard to take care of his family
This man fathered and raised three children
This man loved nine grandchildren
This man fought with all he had left to stay here with us
This man is my HERO
This man is Robert John Reynolds
This man is my father
and one day I will hold his hand again.

Love You Forever,
Karen

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