Kenneth O. Maynard

MAYNARD, Kenneth O.
Age 75, of 525 Harper St., Elmira, NY. He was born May 2, 1933 in Elmira, son of the late Earl T., Sr. and Helen (Haupt) Maynard, and passed away Saturday, October 11, 2008, at home after a brief illness. He was predeceased by his brother, Earl T. Maynard, Jr.; and his beloved dog, Bear-Bear. Ken is survived by his wife of 52 years, Marlene (Hart); children, Roasemary Ann Losey and Joseph Alan (Tami) Maynard, both of Elmira; granddaughter, Kimberly Ann (Richie) Tallarida of Elmira; three great-grandchildren, and several other grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, Bill Maynard and Jenny of Sandston, VA, Jack Maynard and Tina of Wesley Chapel, FL, James Sr. and Gayle Maynard of Fort Hunter, NY; sisters, Betty Vancleaf and Gary of Millerton, PA, June and Art Goodnough of Bradenton, FL; sisters-in-law, June Hart of Elmira Heights, and Gladys Hart of Horseheads; along with several nieces and nephews. Ken retired from the City of Elmira DPW with 34 years of service. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during Korea; member of the American Legion Post 154, Elmira Heights, Loyal Order of the Moose, Lodge 426, Montour Falls. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He especially liked the summertime. He worked tediously in his garden, sharing the harvest with his family and friends. Ken enjoyed watching sports on tv and would never miss a Yankees baseball game. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Thursday, October 16th, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday, October 17th, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. His funeral service will be held there on Friday, October 17th, at 11 a.m. Rev. Tim Maynard will officiate. Committal prayers and interment, with Military Honors, will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Ken's family gives a special thank you to Dr. Keith Parker, St. Joseph's Hospital, Southern Tier Hospice, and especially Milton and Joyce (Hart) Hare.