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William Reynolds Obituary

William Paul (Bill) Reynolds, 75, died Oct. 3, 2023 at Stormont Vail in Topeka. A Celebration of Life will be Mon., Oct. 23, 5-7p.m., at the Union Pacific Depot, 402 N 2nd Street, Lawrence. warrenmcelwain.com

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Oct. 22, 2023.

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Katia and Sebastian Sidney

October 21, 2023

From a cute little fourth grade boy at the Fenn school to a handsome, charismatic and wonderful young man who had departed way too soon from this earth but one whose memories will leave on forever.
My dear son Will (Willy) from another mother. In my household I have heard you been called many names including but not limited to "Will, Willy, Bro, twin brother, Dude and many more" All of which confirmed the unconditional love and how you and my son Sebastian (aka CBass) are always connected by heartstrings into infinity. It is not by coincidence that at the age of eight years old you were both Fenn boys and discovered that you shared very deep connections from having the same birthday and born at the same hospital and therefore, my son declared you his twin brother.
Willy, I have watched you grow as a respectful, polite, humble, kind, caring, loving, compassionate and a highly curious and intelligent fourth grade boy at Fenn waiting in the carpool lane to be picked up by your parents and often offered to find your twin brother who was playing in the gym instead of being where he needed to be at the time. I never worried because you always brought him back to me since you knew where he was at all time. Even then as a little boy you were the definition of human kindness, the world needed you then and more so now and I know that your spirit will continue to inspire many to be kind. Luckily, I was able to continue to watch you go from a boy to a man delivering acts of compassion to all around without exception or exclusion. I specifically remember instances when your mom hosted the end of the year school gathering and how committed you were to welcoming all of your friends. For that I have always admired you and especially because I have witnessed how your small acts of kindness and gestures had made such a great impact on many people you have touched and I am grateful that me and my family had the privilege to know you for the past two decades. From the little cute fourth grade boy with a big heart to a young man with even a bigger heart.
Willy you were a special person in our lives, while you may be gone from our sight, you will never be gone from our hearts and will never leave us. Although, your physical presence is gone we will not remember only the days spent but will always remember the wonderful memories and moments spent with you.
Willy it will be very hard to forget someone like you as you gave us so much to remember as when someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure forever, therefore, there will not be a day that goes by when you are not loved and missed tremendously by us. Though, life for your twin brother has changed drastically since October 1, 2023 and will certainly never be the same without your physical presence but we thank God for your vibrant, kind and eternal spirit that will leave forever in our hearts as you will always be in our thoughts.
Lastly, it is with a very heavy heart that I express my heartfelt and deepest sympathy to the Reynold/Caro families and especially your dear mother (Lala) as your twin brother calls her. You are her very special boy, her everything and her forever loving baby and we pray for healing, peace and comfort for her during this difficult time.
As we know sometimes the best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt with the heart and rest assure we will always feel you in our hearts my dear son.
Willy may you rest easy in grace, peace, love and on the wings of eternity. We love you and will always remember you. May God bless you! May you always be surrounded by the angels as you fly high in the sky. God speed!

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Sujitha Seevaratnam

October 19, 2023

We take great comfort of this togetherness in heaven. With loving memories.

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Joe Sadock

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Monica Engermann

October 17, 2023

I first met Will as the cute little brother of Molly my daughter in law. My heart breaks for the family I know they will miss you here on earth but you're their angel now. Rest in Peace my love

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Santi Arias and Laura Rincon

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Amy Bevington

October 15, 2023

How I will remember Will is through the fierce love his cousins and aunt had for him. He was their little brother, from another mother and the fourth child of LeighEllen and will always be considered so. See you in the next place, Will. All my love to you and your family, especially to your mom - you are her very much loved special boy.

John Fitzsimmons

October 13, 2023

Such a fine person and a deep soul.

Leigh Ellen Caro

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Leigh Ellen Caro

October 13, 2023

"Beautiful, beautiful, boy " - John Lennon and Yoko Ono
Will was a bright and shining force. Always entering a room with a smile and grace. Warm, loving and accepting of everyone . We loved him fiercely and will continue to forever . Godspeed . We love you Will.

Allison & Scott Miller

October 13, 2023

Will was so easy to love -- he was charismatic, polite, humorous, highly intelligent, and most of all, a wonderful friend to our son, Joseph. We will miss him tremendously, but we will always love him and hold him in our hearts.
With heartfelt condolences,
Allison & Scott Miller

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