Frank Reynolds

Obituary of Frank N. Reynolds

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Frank N. Reynolds, 92, of Rouses Point, NY passed away on June 18th, 2015. He was born in Chateaugay, NY on April 28th, 1923, son of James Nelson Reynolds and Marion (Mead) Reynolds of Irona, NY. He is survived by his sister, Mary Jane Sherman of Plattsburgh, NY, his son, James Reynolds of Clifton Park, NY, his grand-daughter, Isabella Reynolds of Clifton Park, NY, along with many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Helen Hebert Reynolds and his brother, James M. Reynolds. Frank was employed by Ayerst Laboratories and it's successor, Wyeth/Ayerst Labs for 30 years and retired as a chemist. He attended Cornell University in Ithaca, NYand was a WWII combat veteran who flew 70 combat missions as a radio operator/waist gunner. Frank was in the 487th bomb squadron, which was part of the 340th bomb group, 57th bomb wing, 12th Air Force. A fellow member of the 340th bomb group, Joseph Heller, wrote the famous novel "Catch 22" based on the exploits of the 340th bomb group in Corsica. Frank was a member of the Masonic Lodge for over 60 years, was a Past Master of the Champlain Masonic Lodge, and also was a member of American Legion Post 912 in Rouses Point, NY. Frank was an avid golfer and enjoyed spending many years playing at the North Country Golf Club and other golf courses in the area. He served as an elder of the First Presbyterian Church in Rouses Point, NY for many years. He also spent time as an Assistant Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 42. Frank held an Extra Class Amateur radio license and enjoyed talking with other radio operators throughout the U.S. and worldwide. A calling hour will be held from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 28th, 2015 at The First Presbyterian Church, Washington Ave., Rouses Point, NY. A funeral service will follow the calling hour at 2:00 p.m. at the church. Interment will follow services with full military honors in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Rouses Point, NY. Arrangements are in the care of M.B. Clark Funeral Home, 148 Lake Street, Rouses Point. To light a candle by sharing a thought, memory or condolence, please visit the obituary and guestbook
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Sunday
28
June

Funeral Service

2:00 pm
Sunday, June 28, 2015
First Presbyterian Church, Rouses Point, NY
Washington Ave. Rouses
Point, New York, United States
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