Glenda Lee Reynolds (née Thorpe)
November 6, 1946 – April 27, 2025

With heartfelt love and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Glenda Reynolds, who passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, at the age of 78, at the Carberry Health Centre.

Glenda was born on November 6, 1946, in Russell, Manitoba to Orman and Muriel Thorpe of Foxwarren. The youngest of four children, she was raised on the family’s mixed grain and cattle farm alongside her older brothers Wayne, Ron, and Darwin. In 1961, the Thorpe family moved to Carberry, where Glenda would meet her future husband, Harry Reynolds.

At seventeen, Glenda began her training at St. Boniface School of Nursing in Winnipeg, where she formed many lifelong friendships. Her dedication to nursing and healthcare continued throughout her life—she remained passionate about learning and stayed up-to-date with medical knowledge long after her formal education.

In 1965, Glenda married Harry Reynolds, and together they built a life on the Reynolds family farm east of Carberry. They worked side-by-side raising pigs, cattle, grain, and potatoes. Glenda was a devoted and hands-on farm wife, always involved in the daily workings of the farm and deeply engaged in her family’s life. Even later in life, she always wanted to know what was happening on the farm and would regularly check in or lend a helping hand during harvest. 

Glenda and Harry raised four children—Conway, Troy, Holly, and Terri—on the farm. Life was full of activity and laughter, with family time centered around farming, hockey, baseball, ringette, hunting, and swimming. Their backyard pool became a favorite gathering place during hot prairie summers.

Glenda had a remarkable zest for life and an uncanny ability to see the bright side in any situation. She was spirited, outspoken, and sincere—always speaking her mind with honesty, but with a warmth that made her love unmistakable. Her sense of humor was infectious, and her generosity knew no bounds. Her home was a welcoming place, especially for her grandchildren, who knew “Grandma’s House” meant open doors and endless snacks.

In her later years, Glenda embraced many hobbies, including quilting, cross-country skiing, golfing, gardening, fishing, camping, and kayaking. She also devoted time to her community through volunteer work. Her cabin at Otter Lake was a cherished retreat, where neighbors affectionately called her “Granny” and where she spent countless joyful days surrounded by family and friends. 

Glenda was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She was predeceased by her husband Harry, her daughter Holly, an infant daughter, her parents Orman and Muriel Thorpe, her brothers Ron and Darwin, and her in-laws Delbert and Dorothy Reynolds.

She leaves behind her children Conway (Betty), Troy (Angie), and Terri (Duane); grandchildren Trent (Kristin), Bryce, Carly (Bret), Becky (Lloyd), Kaitlyn, Blayne, and Josie; great-grandchildren Rylee and Gage; her brother Wayne (Heather); sisters in-law Karen and Gail; brothers in law Earl (Gerry) and Alan (Kathy); along with many nieces and nephews, extended family members and dear friends.

Glenda's legacy is one of love, laughter, strength, and generosity. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the McMillan-Ashby Fund, supporting people living with disabilities in Carberry and surrounding areas.

A graveside service will take place on

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

at the Carberry Plains Cemetery

Carberry, Manitoba,

with a celebration of life to follow

at the Carberry Legion.