Obituary of Claire L. (Patrizzi) Reynolds

Claire L. (Patrizzi) Reynolds LYNN – Claire L. (Patrizzi) Reynolds, 80, died unexpectedly on Sunday December 11, 2016 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital in Melrose, following a brief illness. Born in Lynn, she was the daughter of Eileen (Dilks) Patrizzi. She lived there most of her life, and lived in Saugus for several years. Ms. Reynolds was a hard working woman who was devoted to her family, and often worked a few jobs simultaneously. She was an administrative clerk with Atlanticare—Union Hospital in Lynn for over 20 years, and was a Loan Officer with East-West Mortgage for over 10 years. Claire had an independent and adventurous spirit, and enjoyed living life to the fullest. She traveled to many places in the USA, Canada, the islands, and more. She recently drove across the whole country with her best friend Edie Dumas. She is survived by two daughters, Jacalyn Reynolds and Leah Reynolds both of Lynn; five grandchildren, Nathan Reynolds, Tristin Thompson, Tarn Thompson, Rikki Rose Guilliford, and Jake Fader; eight great-grandchildren, Dominic, Reese, Sadie, Adriana, Nevea, PJ, Ava, and Taegn; a brother Robert Patrizzi and his wife Mo Anness-Patrizzi of Cocoa, FL and sister Barbara Norris of Merritt Island, FL, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death, besides her mother, by a daughter Stephanie Reynolds. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to gather on Saturday from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM in the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St., Peabody, followed by a Funeral Ceremony at 2:30 PM. Memorial donations may be made to either the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.