Man of Avon: Randolph Raynolds '46
Randolph Raynolds, Jr.
May 15, 1928 – May 27, 2017
Randolph (Randy) Raynolds, 89, died May 27, 2017. He was born May 15, 1928 to Randolph (Sr.) and Ellen Raynolds in New Haven, CT.
Randy graduated from Choate in 1947. He attended Bard College and graduated from the University of Arizona (BA) in 1953.
He attended the Boston Architectural Center 1959-1964. Randy was a registered architect; he also managed a $900,000 housing rehab program for West Springfield, MA.
Upon retirement, Randy volunteered with the Austin Habitat Re-Store for more than 14 years.
He was a member of the Springfield (MA) Symphony Chorus and the Appalachian Mountain Club for many years.
Randy enjoyed singing, hiking, camping, bicycle-riding, and cross-country skiing.
Randy is preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Nancy Wilson. He is survived by his wife, Anne Matthews; his brother, Graham;
his sons, Jack Nelson and Ned Raynolds; his daughter Alexandra Raynolds (Michael Skinner); and by 9 grandchildren, including Travis, Anneliese, Vivian, Ainsley, and Graham.