PORTLAND – Maynard D. Williams Sr., 80 of Jay, walked through Heaven’s gate into the waiting arms of Jesus, his Lord and Saviour and his oldest son Maynard Jr. on Tuesday, August 8th at Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME.
Maynard was born September 6th, 1942, a son of Donald L. and Felice (Hathway) Williams. He attended Wilton schools and was employed by G.H. Bass until his retirement in 2004.
On June 20th, 1964, he married his best friend and soulmate, June (Conant) Williams. Together they had two sons, Maynard Jr. and Michael. They were blessed to have recently celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary. Maynard enjoyed both deer and coyote hunting with his sons. He also enjoyed taking rides on unfamiliar back roads with his wife June in hopes of seeing wildlife or to simply relive a treasured moment.
Maynard was an active member of Calvary Hill Baptist Church in Wilton where every Sunday morning he greeted each adult with a church bulletin and each precious child a piece of candy. He was also a faithful attendee of the men’s Bible study each Tuesday morning and for Prayer meeting each Wednesday night.
He is survived by his loving wife and soulmate, June of Jay; his son, Michael and his wife Megan, of Wilton; daughter-in-law, Gaylene, of Mercer; several grandchildren, Marlana and Greg, Chad, Seth and Sandee, Mariah and Wesley, Caleb and Amber, Ashli, Alisa and Will; eight great-grandchildren, Samantha, Sawyer, Max, Carmine, Lyric, Karter, Drake, and Lorna; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Maynard Jr; his sister, Nelda; and his brother, Wallace.
Relatives and friends may call at Wiles Remembrance Center, 137 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington, Friday, August 11th, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Graveside services will be held at Lakeview Cemetery in Wilton, Saturday, August 12th at 1 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life at Calvary Hill Baptist Church from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Memories and a memorial video may be shared in his Book of Memories at www.wilesrc.com.
June sorry for your Lost we know he is in a better place he is in Jesus hands now.
Maynard was such a gentle, quiet, loving man who was and is loved by all who had the pleasure to know him. He will be missed in the neighborhood and by the ones who’s lives he touched including my daughters. June, we are so sorry for the loss of your Maynard. We’re thinking of you and all of your family.
My deepest sympathy to June and her family. So many pleasant memories of Maynard and June all those years ago. May he Rest in Peace.
Butch & Sylvia Widen
Maynard was always there to help in our biz and private lives of early 70’s
June we are so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful man
June I am so very sorry for your loss. Maynard was a good man. My condolences to you and your family.
So sorry to read about my friend Maynard’s death, June. Much love to you
was a good man rip
So sorry June! Hugs and prayers . Maynard was a wonderful person!
Maynard had a way of just making you smile. I guess because his smile was infectious. When I worked with my dad (Peter Grindle) at G.H. Bass, Maynard was our boss. He was always kind, but didn’t put up with any funny business either. His jokes, smile and laugh are what I will remember. What a wonderful man!