Ann Murdock Reynolds

WELLS – Ann Murdock Reynolds, 68, of Wells, died unexpectedly Friday October 26, 2018 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital surrounded by her family.

She was born June 23, 1950 in Boston the daughter of Daniel R.W. and Catherine (McNerney) Murdock. She grew up in Nashua and graduated from Rivier College in Nashua. She worked in Massachusetts as a music teacher for several years, later becoming an insurance adjuster. She went on to own an insurance agency in Ogunquit until health reasons necessitated her retirement.

Ann was an avid reader and cribbage player. She enjoyed knitting and made many prayer shawls for St. Mary’s in Wells. She was the President of the Ogunquit Theater Guild for several years. She collected Toby Jugs and was known for her kindness to others. She enjoyed going to Boothbay Harbor and spending time at her cottage on China Lake.

Ann is survived by her sister, Martha Chase and her husband, Timothy, of Whitefield; her best friend, Debra MacNeill, of Wells; her nephews, Matthew, Michael, and Brendan Chase and Joshua Chase and his wife, Erin;great-nieces, Rachel, Halle and Ruby; great-nephews, Isaac and Tommy.She is also survived by her two adorable Shih Tzu’s, Teddy and Sammy AKA “The Boys.”

Ann was dearly loved by all who knew her. She was loved for her kind and gentle heart, for her sweet words of encouragement, for selfless works of charity and for her solid devotion and support for those she loved.

Relatives and friends may visit at Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner, Friday 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Denis Catholic Church, Saturday November 3, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Calvary Cemetery. A future Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Church in Wells with the time to be announced.

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