Thelma (Fontaine) Reynolds of Andover passed away peacefully at Prescott Nursing Home on Thursday August 27, 2015.Thelma was The daughter of Anna Valcourt and Wilbroad Fontaine and the widow of Joseph Reynolds.  Thelma worked in the shoe shops in the Boston and Merrimack Valley areas.  She lived on her own and was very active and independent and sharp until her death.  She was always up for a good adventure with either her siblings or her many nieces and nephews.  She loved to dance and sing and family gatherings would always turn into sing- a- longs and celebrations. She was everyone’s aunty and was always there for us. 

Her family members include her sister, Pauline Corneau and her brother, Kenneth Fontaine.  She also leaves several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.  Thelma was pre-deceased by her siblings, Jeanette Rheaume, Yvonne Ouellette, Annette Lévesque, Eva Custeau, Albert Fontaine, Rita Voisine and Bill Fontaine. 

Thelma’s family wishes to praise and thank the staff at Prescott Nursing Home for giving her such wonderful care. 

There are no calling hours.  Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday September 12, 2015 at 11:00 AM at The Charles F. Dewhirst Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Methuen.  Burial will be private at a later date.  Memorial contributions may be made to Elder Services of The Merrimack Valley, 280 Merrimack St., Suite 44, Lawrence, MA. 01843.  To send an online condolence; please go to, www.dewhirstfuneral.com  or www.facebook.com/DewhirstFuneralHome

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