AUBURN – Esther A. Reynolds, 47, of Sabattus passed away peacefully Nov. 6, at Hospice House after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born Oct. 2, 1960, in Niagara Falls, N.Y. She attended local schools prior to her family’s move to Wilson, N.Y., where she was a 1978 graduate of Wilson Central School. There she made many life-long friends with whom she enjoyed many adventures on the shores of Lake Ontario.

After attending SUNY Canton and Niagara University, where she earned a 1982 B.A in travel management, she embarked on a career as a travel agent in Lockport, N.Y., that afforded her the opportunity to travel the world.

In 1989, she moved to Maine, where she met her future husband, Mark, at L.L. Bean. They married in 1992, and shared the joys of raising their two beautiful daughters, and building a home together in Sabattus.

For 17 years, she worked within the Sabattus schools and shared her passion for reading as a highlyrespected special ed teacher. She also volunteered tirelessly to create the town’s first library.

A longtime Buffalo Bills fan, she asserted her independence during Patriot games with family and friends – all avid Patriots supporters – one more example of her loyal and independent spirit that will be sorely missed.

She is survived by her loving husband of 15 years, Mark E. Reynolds of Sabattus; daughters, Erin, 13, and Kelly, 11; her devoted parents, Clint and Nancy (Saunders) Daggett of Shapleigh; sister, Lorrie Vedral and husband, John, of Bar Mills, and their children, Julia, Emily and Johnny; brother, Clint Jr. and his wife, Cath, of Yarmouth, and their daughters, Susannah and Lily.

She was predeceased by her mother-in-law, Patricia Conway; and maternal grandmother, Helen Saunders.