Maynard Carleton Obituary

LONDONDERRY - Maynard (Mike) W. Carleton, 80, passed away peacefully at his home on March 27, 2013.

He was born in Londonderry, June 10, 1932, son of William H. and Verna (Westine) Carleton.

He received his education in Londonderry and served in the U.S. Navy.

Mike was happiest spending time with his family and playing golf with his wife and their many golfing friends.

Surviving are his wife, Ellen (Griswold) who he married August 6, 1955; two sons, Michael of Londonderry and his wife Debbie; Earle of Asheville, NC; two daughters, Teresa Johnson of Chester; Nancy Goodrich of Springfield and her husband Scott; one brother Donald of Utah; 13 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, and by his son Douglas in 2009.

There will be no calling hours. A celebration of his life will be held at the convenience of the family at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Neighborhood Connection, PO Box 207, Londonderry, VT 05148; or Londonderry Volunteer Rescue Squad, Londonderry, VT 05148.

Published by Rutland Herald on Apr. 2, 2013.
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To Ellen and Family,
Sorry to hear of your husband's passing. Thinking of you in your time of sorrow.

Karen Lewis

April 7, 2013

Our deepest condolences to all of you. Always enjoyed Mike's sense of humor and upbeat attitude. Such a nice man...he will surely be missed.

Darlene & Paul Larochelle

April 3, 2013

To ellen and family, Was sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Love and keep you, Adella and Donny Crossman

Adella Crossman

April 3, 2013

Thank you Mike, for some great memories. You will be missed.Your in my thoughts and prayers, Earl.

Rob Goodrich

April 3, 2013

I got to know Mike when we both worked for EJ constuction in the 80's. I never met a finer person. Thanks for the great memories, Mike. You will be missed. Earl, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

April 3, 2013

my condolences to ellen and family

steve oakes

April 2, 2013

Ellen and family....our sincerest sympathy....even though we never new Mike real well we know how much he meant to you all.....I had a wonderful visit with him on the phone just a few weeks ago....we shared some laughs, some sadness and some memories....I think probably the longest we had ever talked.....cherish and share those memories with smiles to help heal your sadness and know that Mike will be missed by many.

Joyce & Kenny Merrow

April 2, 2013

Dear Nancy and Family...Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Bruce Meyer

April 2, 2013

We will always remember his smile and how he loved a practical joke. He will be missed very much. Our deepest sympathy to Ellen and his family.

Skip & Carol Cleveland

April 2, 2013

Ellen and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sandy George

April 2, 2013

Words are hard to find but Mike will be remembered by all. He was a wonderful husband and father and loved life to the end. Our sympathy to all!

Jim & Marlene Williams

April 2, 2013

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