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Lynda Becker Reynolds -- Class of 1968

Submitted by Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 <fgustafson917@gmail.com> on 02/May/2023
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  Lynda Gail Becker was born On February 23, 1950, in West Point NY to Gertrude and Donald Becker. She was raised in Newburgh NY, and graduated from NFA, class of 1968.

Lynda married Leonard Reynolds on December 28, 1974. They had two children, Sean Paul and Robyn Michelle. Lynda was a loving and doting wife and mother. Lynda and Leonard were famous in the neighborhood for their extensive Halloween decorations, but it wasn't just the decorations. It was their spirit that brought the lights and music and coffins and swinging ghosts all together. They didn't wait for any child to ring the doorbell. Lenny would hide and scare the kids while my mom would hand out her special treat bags. Many people still remember Lynda today just for Halloween.

Lynda spent more than 30 years of her life caring for children while their parents were at work. She earned many affectionate nick names and helped to raise countless children in our community.

Lynda also served the United Methodist Church in Fort Montgomery for many years, she was Lay speaker, Sunday school teacher, member of various boards, but mostly best friends with her fellow parishioners.

Lynda was a lover of peace, she marched for civil rights in the 60's, she waved flags and cheered when the hostages were released from Iran. She was a hippie at heart who truly wanted love and peace for everyone in the world. There wasn't a person or an animal that she wouldn't help.

Lynda leaves behind her daughter, Robyn Kelley and husband Jason. Most cherished grandson Ian Kelley. Sister Donna Giametta (John), Brother Don Becker, and Sister Michelle DeSando (John). Nieces: Sarah Schick, Catherine Warner, Helena Tietjen, Nicole Tietjen, Krista Becker and Brianna Becker. Nephews: John Giametta, Matthew DeSando and Jayden Becker, and several great nieces and nephews. Special childhood friends Michael Falco, and Alyce Brady Tordsen. Very special Godson Wesley Judd. Beloved caregiver Frances Lohmeyer.

She was predeceased by her son, Sean Paul Reynolds and her husband, Leonard Reynolds.

In lieu of flowers, please perform a random act of kindness.

Lynda's Celebration Party Open House will take place on Saturday May 6, 2023, from 3-7pm at the American Legion Hall, 134 Old State Road in Highland falls NY. Please drop by for some food, fun, and memories of Lynda, the Peaceful Partier!! PLEASE WEAR TIE DYE AND/OR PEACE SIGNS IN HONOR OF LYNDA. Professional services entrusted to Rhodes Funeral Homes, 259 Walsh Ave., New Windsor, NY 12553. "Committed To Being The Very Best" Call us anytime 845-569-1233.