SIDNEY – Beatrice K. Reynolds, 87, of Sidney and resident of Bedside Manor, Belgrade, passed away Nov. 1, 2024. Beatrice was born in Peoria, Ill., Feb. 10, 1937, the daughter of Walter W. and Alice B. Reynolds.

She graduated from Cony High School in 1955 and the University of Maine in 1959. Degrees followed with an MA from the University of Ohio and in 1968 a Ph.D from Penn State University. Her career as a college teacher included teaching in Hartford, Conn., Rider College in New Jersey, and Brooklyn College in NYC.

The major years of her teaching career were spent at the University of Houston, Victoria, Texas, campus. Upon retiring and returning to Sidney she taught classes at UM Augusta and the University of Southern Maine.

As a resident of Sidney, she was active in the Sidney Historical Society. In 2004 she donated 35 acres of her land along the River Road to the Kennebec Land Trust to be known as the Walter W. and Alice B. Reynolds Forest.

Beatrice is survived by her sister Alicia A. Combes of Littleton, Colo.; nieces and nephews, Martha M. Gorman and Daniel, Englewood, Colo., Brian H. Combes and Sherene, Denver, Colo., Wesley G. Combes and Sara, Littleton, Colo., Raelee D. Combes and Cordel L. Combes of Denver, Colo.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home. An online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at http://www.gallantfh.com.