Marilyn J. (Jacquard) Reynolds, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 84 years young.
Born to Mary E. and Nelson J. Jacquard from Quinan, Nova Scotia, Canada, she was raised in Wakefield along with 9 brothers and sisters. She married her loving husband Harold B. Reynolds Jr.in 1954 and moved to North Reading in 1959 where they raised 6 children until moving back to her childhood home in 2016.
As an NRPD special police officer, Marilyn may be best known as the first female uniformed officer beginning as a crossing guard in 1972 and then could often be seen on road details, cruiser duty, and fulfilling Matron responsibilities.
She shared her talent of cooking and baking for the restaurants she worked at by making homemade soups and desserts for the customers. She created beautiful baby blankets and afghans for family and friends. She also never missed a date to send a greeting card for all occasions.
Through the years, Marilyn enjoyed her time spent at camp each summer, the annual bowling league weekend getaways, Atlantic City excursions, daily coffee gatherings, and especially spending time with family.
She is survived by her children, Raymond Reynolds and wife Becky, Brenda Pitcher-Kenney and husband James, Kathleen Fumicello and husband Michael, Terri Grover and husband Bill, Ellen Coleman, and Richard Reynolds.
Nine grandchildren, Kelley Pitcher-Taft; Annmarie Fumicello Ironfield, Michael Fumicello; Emily Ulceus, Elizabeth Littlefield, Bill and Stephanie Grover; Steven and Matthew Coleman and 3 great grandchildren. She is also survived by siblings Andrew, Leonard, Lynda and her best friend Marie, and brother-in law James Reynolds, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St, North Reading on Wednesday, December 16 from 4 to 8 PM. Masks must be worn and social distancing rules apply. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter St. (Rt.62), North Reading on Monday, December 21 at 10:30 AM, followed by interment at Forest Glade Cemetery in Wakefield. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Greater Boston Food Bank. www.croswellfuneralhome.com
Condolences to Kathy and Family
Gina Costanza Sanfilippo
My condolences to the Family Marilyn was a wonderful person I have so many fond memories of her and the whole family SO Very sorry for your loss God Bless The Whole Family During This Difficult Time
Prayer’s sent sorry for your loss rick & ellen
My deepest condolences to the entire Reynolds family…May she rest in peace ❤
So sorry for your loss condolences to your family at this sad time
My condolences to the Reynolds and Jacquard family’s,
Marilyn will be missed by many but remembered with love, smiles and yes laughter which she shared through her love of life with everyone she met.
Grief is the reminder that love was present and that even if it’s no longer in its original form, that love still exists.
Peace be with you all,
Helena Veno Enos
My condolences to everyone. My godmother was a beautiful person and will be missed by everyone she knew. I am happy she will be reunited with those who went before here. For all my “cousins” , I am so sorry for your loss! Your mother is a beacon of how to live a life. She will be remembered always.
Love Lisa (Whitcomb) Huckins
Loss of a mother is a loss like no other-!
My thoughts & prayers to the Reynolds family in this difficult time- Your Mom was a kind very kind lady! Love, Ramona Michael & Taylor
My deepest sympathies to all of the Reynolds family. Your mother was a wonderful women and I remember her fondly growing up.
My deepest sympathy to Ricky, Ellen and the entire Reynold Family. I will forever remember starting my career with ” Harold and Marilyn”. I always looked up to Harold and Marilyn , they were always kind to me and helped me in the start of my law enforcement career.
Detective Lieutenant, Executive Officer Thomas Romeo
North Reading Police Department
I am very sorry for the loss of your mom…I grew up and went to school with both Terri and Ellen…a sad day to be sure.
I am very sorry for your loss. Condolences to all of your family.
Our deepest sympathies. We are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Brenda and family…we so wish we could be there to celebrate the life of your mom. Even though we have been geographically distanced since moving, Jake and I have thought of you all often. We are so very sorry for your loss. Please extend our condolences to your siblings ( even though they probably have no clue who we are). Lori Jacquard has been great keeping us informed of your Mom’s status. We have commitments this week so cannot attend service. We send virtual hugs to all
I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Marilyn’s passing. I wish I had known in time to attend service and wake, but please know my thoughts and prayers are with all of her family. She was such a lovely lady.