MECHANIC FALLS — Arlene Joyce (Beesley) Reynolds, 60, of Mechanic Falls, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, Oct. 26.

Arlene worked at Elm Street School for 33 years, and enjoyed the numerous students and people she met throughout the years. She was a lifelong gardener, and in the summers she camped at Two Lakes Camping Area, where she had been a seasonal resident for 28 years.

Arlene is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Bruce Reynolds; sister, Pat (Vic) Dufault; brother, Russell Beesley; daughter, Mindy (Philip) Walsh; three stepchildren, Chris Reynolds, Casey Reynolds and Chantal (Ray) St. Laurent; 15 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several special friends, including Rhonda Reynolds, Toni Squillante and those from Elm Street School.

Arlene was predeceased by her son, Ryan Reynolds; brother, Scott Beesley; and parents, Douglas and Jean Beesley.

Special thanks to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice and CMMC Cancer Center.

Online condolences may be shared with her family at www.chandlerfunerals.com.