Mr. Gordon F. Reynolds

February 14, 1941 - March 19, 2020

Gordon F. Reynolds, 79, of Burke, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2020 at his home with his loving wife of 59 years at his side. Born on February 14, 1941 in Burke, NY, he was the son of Eric and Beatrice (Moore) Reynolds. Gordon was united in marriage to Helen S. Smith on October 1, 1960. Gordon graduated from Franklin Academy, Malone. He spent many years operating his family’s dairy farm, Reynold’s Hope Farm in Burke, where he raised registered Holsteins and sold them across the United States and Canada and showing cows at local fairs. He was a lifetime member of Franklin County Holstein Club and a 4-H leader. Gordon was a sports enthusiast who loved his New York Yankees and UConn Women’s Basketball as well as visiting the casino. He treasured spending time with all of his family and watching his grandchildren play sports. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Helen; his three children, John Reynolds and Anne Marlowe, Shelley and Jamey Skelly; Dale and Betti Jo Reynolds; six grandchildren, Kyle Reynolds and his fiancé, April Martin and her daughter, Carlya Bermudez, Alicia and Adrian Kulig, Matt Skelly and Jenny Thomas, Stephanie Skelly and Gage Gardner, Erin and Alex Mulverhill, Kristyn Reynolds and her fiancé, Connor McCormack; five great-grandchildren, Gaige and Bentley Reynolds, Adia and Alina Kulig, Elliot Mulverhill; two brothers, Vern (Maureen) Reynolds and Brad Reynolds; a sister, Lynda Neveu; as well as several nieces and nephews. Gordon was predeceased by his parents; his mother and father-in-law, Maynard and Florence Smith; a son, Steven B. Reynolds on July 25, 2018; a brother Merrill Reynolds; a special aunt, Ann and uncle, Deb Reynolds. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Spring burial will be held in Ridgeway Cemetery, Burke. Donations in Gordon’s memory may be made to the Burke Fire Department.