Wayne Lewis Reynolds
Wayne Lewis Reynolds, 81, of Ellington, loving husband for over 56 years of Gail (White) Reynolds, passed away peacefully, with his family at his side, while on vacation in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Wayne was born on March 1, 1943, in Manchester, one of five sons of the late Delbert and Anne Reynolds. He was raised in Manchester and was a graduate of UConn, where he earned his bachelor's degree in business.
He spent his entire career in the insurance and financial services industries. Wayne became a Certified Financial Planner and was the founder of Reynolds Financial Services, a job he truly loved until his retirement in 2009.
Wayne was a dedicated parishioner of St. Luke Church in Ellington. As a parish council member, he raised funds to build the St. Luke Parish Center. He continued his commitment to the community by serving as a leader in the development of Ellington's Senior Center.
Wayne was an avid lifelong golfer and a former member of Ellington Ridge and Rolling Meadows County Clubs. He, along with Gail, travelled extensively across the US and abroad. Wayne was a diehard sports enthusiast. He loved cheering on his beloved UCONN basketball teams and never missed the chance to watch his grandkids play sports or perform.
In addition to his loving wife Gail, Wayne leaves his two children, daughter, Tracy Rood of Ellington and her two children, Abigail Rood and her fiancé Joshua Karim, and Jack Rood as well as his daughter, Ally Wachtel and her husband, Christopher and their two children, Lucas and Jayson Wachtel. Other family members include his brothers Kenneth Reynolds and his life partner Chaya, David Reynolds and wife Rhonda, numerous nieces, nephews, and many cherished friends and neighbors. Wayne was predeceased by his two brothers, Delbert Reynolds Jr., and Robert Reynolds.
All are welcome to join his family for calling hours at the Ladd-Turkington & Carmon Funeral Home, 551 Talcottville Road in Vernon on Friday, April 12, 2024, from 4-7 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Luke Church, 141 Maple St. in Ellington, CT 06029 on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with an open invitation to a luncheon reception immediately following the mass at the church hall. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke Church or to the Ellington Senior Center, 40 Maple St., Ellington, CT 06029. To leave a condolence, please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com

Published by Journal Inquirer on Apr. 6, 2024.