HAMPSTEAD, N.C. — Stephen Roger Reynolds, 72, husband, father and proud papa, passed away March 17, 2022 in Wilmington, N.C., surrounded by family and friends (Richard and Tori Lathrop). He was born to Roger and Alice (James) Reynolds on Nov. 21, 1949, in Middlebury, Vt. He lived in Lincoln and Bristol for the majority of his life. The last year and a half he had moved to North Carolina to be close to his daughter, son-in-law and grandkids. Besides his father, he is also predeceased by his brother-in-law, Albert Curtis.

Stephen spent more than 30 years in the trucking industry working for Vermont State Transportation and Barrett Trucking. Outside of work, Stephen was an avid hunter, fisherman and enjoyed being outdoors, especially camping and being around the campfire with friends.

Stephen’s family and close friends meant the world to him, but most important was spending time with his two grandkids.

He is survived by his loving wife, Lisa Reynolds; daughter Amanda Ford (Michael); grandchildren,; Leo and Hailey of Leland, N.C; mother, Alice Reynolds; brother, Jeffrey Reynolds (Laurie); and twin sisters, Julie Curtis and Judy Booth.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 9, at Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Bristol, Vt., from 1 to 3 p.m., followed by a celebration of life from 3 to 6 p.m. at the American Legion Post 27 on Boardman Street (behind G. Stone Motors) in Middlebury, Vt.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer you make a donation to your local Ducks Unlimited Organization or Humane Society.◊