William W. Reynolds
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Bill grew up in Barrington, where he attended Barrington High School and was a star player on the basketball team. He went on to attend Worcester Academy and then Brown University. There, he was co-captain of the basketball team and later was inducted into the Brown Athletic Hall of Fame. In 2021, he was inducted into the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame.
Bill was a sports columnist for the Providence Journal for nearly 40 years. He was also the author of numerous award-winning books.
In addition to Liz, Bill is survived by his siblings, Polly Reynolds of North Providence and Geoffrey Reynolds of Denmark. He will be greatly missed by Liz's family: Mary Jane and John Murphy of Jamestown, Kathleen Abbott of Newport, and Sheila Abbott of South Kingstown. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
VISITING HOURS will be held in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Tuesday, July 18th from 3:00 – 7:00 pm. Burial is private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Hope High Dollars for Scholars, Attn: Jane Bermont, President, 1 Edmonds Road, Concord, MA 01742 or The Boys and Girls Clubs of Providence, 550 Wickenden, Providence, RI 02903.
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Sheri D
July 18, 2023
A man with such dignity and class who managed to somehow make you were the most important person in the room. Deepest sympathy with peace, love, and prayers to Liz and family. Sheri D
Joy Gerstenblatt
July 18, 2023
Loved that little orange Karmen Gia...He was the most engaging teacher I had in high school and I always loved crossing paths with him over the years. So sorry to hear of his passing. I know his memory will be a blessing to all who knew him.
Tony Rainone
July 17, 2023
To Liz and the Reynolds Family.
Please accept my prayers and condolences for the passing of a great writer, author and humanitarian. Bill spent a Thanksgiving morning with my football team and coaching staff, and wrote a great and positive article about the student athletes of Central Falls High School. I am also the coach, who visited his wife's gravesite reading Bill's , "For What's Its Worth" articles, that John Gillooly wrote in his recent tribute to Bill. I am writing on the memory wall because I am out of state this week, and I will not have the opportunity to pay my final respects to such a great individual. Again, please accept my thoughts and sympathies. He will be missed by everyone who has ever come in touch with him. May his soul rest in peace.
Tony Rainone
Football Coach, retired
Central Falls High School
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Bill Delaney
July 15, 2023
Jimmy Donaldson introduced me to Bill about 20 years ago. Nice guy. Good listener. Very concise responses.
Over the years, I heard a lot of stories about him; confirmed in hem with Jimmy, my ND classmates.
Read a couple of his books. My wife, an autism teacher at Central, for years, knew of him and his visits there.
I truly believe we have a duty to leave this world a little better off. Bill accomplished that. And more. RIP
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