Michael Reynolds Obituary It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael M. Reynolds, 70, who passed away April 29, 2019 after a 14-month valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. Michael was a man of extreme integrity. His words and actions were an example to many in both his professional and personal life. His positive influence had a lasting impact on the young people he worked with during his 36 year career in education, especially Special Education. He pushed his students and co-workers to continually be the best they could be. During his time at Churchland High, he was Department Chair for Special Education, 504 coordinator, and introduced inclusion at Churchland; just to name a few of his achievements. Many of his students kept up with him after they left high school and following his retirement from Portsmouth Public Schools in 2012. Upon retirement, he joined the Board of Directors for the Holiday House and once again gave it his all. He also became yard man , parts runner and helper for his wife and her brother s family business, Clem s Heating and Cooling. Michael was predeceased by his parents, Kenneth and Marian Reynolds, and stepmother, Betty Reynolds. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 38 years, Dawn Marie Clements Reynolds; their gift from God, son Sam M. Reynolds (Sierra Faye); and adorable grandson, Ayden Michael Reynolds. He will be greatly missed by extended family, numerous friends, former colleagues, the Clem s Gas family, as well as former students Rashod and Keelon. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p. m. Monday, May 6, at Baker Foster Funeral Home, 5685 Lee Farm Ln., Suffolk. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated 11:00 a. m. Tuesday, May 7, at St. Mary s Catholic Church, 536 Homestead Rd., Chesapeake. Memorial donations may be made to Holiday House of Portsmouth, Oasis, or Portsmouth Catholic Regional School. Condolences may be registered at BWFosterFuneralHome.com. Michael Reynolds Obituary (1949 - 2019) - Suffolk, VA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.rwbakerfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?searchName=Michael+Reynolds&page1 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/michael-reynolds-obituary?id11134827 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Michael M. Reynolds, aged 70, passed away on 29 April 2019 after a 14-month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was known for his integrity and positive influence on students during his 36-year career in education. He is survived by his wife, son, and grandson. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services The family received friends on 6 May 2019 at Baker Foster Funeral Home in Suffolk. A Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated on 7 May 2019 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chesapeake. Burial details are not specified. ### The Edited Obituary It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael M. Reynolds, 70, who passed away on 29 April 2019 after a 14-month valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. Michael was a man of extreme integrity. His words and actions were an example to many in both his professional and personal life. His positive influence had a lasting impact on the young people he worked with during his 36-year career in education, especially special education. He pushed his students and coworkers to continually be the best they could be. During his time at Churchland High, he was Department Chair for special education, 504 coordinator, and introduced inclusion at Churchland; just to name a few of his achievements. Many of his students kept up with him after they left high school and following his retirement from Portsmouth Public Schools in 2012. Upon retirement, he joined the Board of Directors for the Holiday House and once again gave it his all. He also became yard man, parts runner, and helper for his wife and her brother's family business, Clem's Heating and Cooling. Michael was predeceased by his parents, Kenneth and Marian Reynolds, and stepmother, Betty Reynolds. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 38 years, Dawn Marie Clements Reynolds; their gift from God, son Sam M. Reynolds (Sierra Faye); and adorable grandson, Ayden Michael Reynolds. He will be greatly missed by extended family, numerous friends, former colleagues, the Clem's Gas family, as well as former students Rashod and Keelon. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on 6 May at Baker Foster Funeral Home, 5685 Lee Farm Ln., Suffolk. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on 7 May at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 536 Homestead Rd., Chesapeake. Memorial donations may be made to Holiday House of Portsmouth, Oasis, or Portsmouth Catholic Regional School. Condolences may be registered at BWFosterFuneralHome.com. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Michael M. Reynolds | |---------|-------------------------------| | Age | 70 years | | Birth | 1949 (estimated); Suffolk | | Death | 29 April 2019; Suffolk | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |------------------------------|------------------------|--------------------------------| | Michael M. Reynolds | Decedent | Suffolk | | Dawn Marie Clements Reynolds | Spouse | Suffolk | | Kenneth Reynolds | Parent | Unknown | | Marian Reynolds | Parent | Unknown | | Sam M. Reynolds | Child | Unknown | | Ayden Michael Reynolds | Grandchild | Unknown | | Betty Reynolds | Predeceased Parent | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Michael M. Reynolds passed away on 29 April 2019 after a 14-month battle with pancreatic cancer. 2. He had a 36-year career in education, particularly in special education. 3. He served as Department Chair for Special Education and 504 coordinator at Churchland High. 4. Michael introduced inclusion programs at Churchland High. 5. He retired from Portsmouth Public Schools in 2012. 6. After retirement, he joined the Board of Directors for the Holiday House. 7. He assisted in his wife’s family business, Clem’s Heating and Cooling. 8. Michael was known for his integrity and positive influence on students and colleagues.