James F. Reynolds, 73, formerly of 39 First St., died Tuesday, January 9th, in Parsons Hill Nursing Center. His wife of 37 years, Elna P. (Andersen) Reynolds died in 2002. He leaves three sons, William of E. Falmouth, David of Worcester, and Paul of Winchendon; two daughters, Tina Caruso and Donna Dupont, both of Worcester; three brothers, Raymond of Worcester, John of Rochdale and Leonard of Webster; a sister, Mary Barry of Rochdale; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces. A sister, Helen MacQueen predeceased him.

He was born in Worcester the son of Carl and Deborah (Moriarty) Reynolds and was an Air Force Veteran of the Korean War and later served in the Army. Mr. Reynolds worked at Allmerica for many years before retiring. He was a member of St. Joan of Arc Church. and the Main South American Legion Post #341.

The funeral will be Thursday, January 11th, from Callahan & Fay Brothers Funeral Home, 61 Myrtle St., with a Mass at 10:00 AM in St. Joan of Arc Church, 570 Lincoln St. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Visiting hours will be Wednesday, January 10th from 6-8 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Unit at Parsons Hill Nursing Center, 1351 Main St., Worc., MA 01603.