June Evelyn Laucks Maynard

MAYNARD, June Evelyn Laucks June Evelyn Laucks Maynard, 73, of Chester, beloved wife of the late Carl E. Maynard, died peacefully on Monday, (February 16, 2004) at Hartford Hospital, Hartford, with her children at her side. She was born on June 5, 1930, in Orange, NJ, the daughter of the late Josephine F. Laucks and Elliott Forry Laucks. June was a graduate of West Orange High School in West Orange, NJ, and received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Kansas State University. For a period of time, June ran the lower Connecticut Valley Lab located in Essex, for Middlesex Hospital. June is survived by her children, Karen and Peter Charbonneau of Williamstown, MA, John J. Schmittberger of Old Saybrook, Jean and Peter Calamari of Essex, Kathy Jo and Timothy Newton of Newington, James J. Schmittberger of Waterford; her step-children, Kim Maynard Trull and Lindsay Maynard Murphy of Florida. June is survived by 21 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; her beloved brother, Forry Charles Laucks of McCaysville, GA; her best friend and dearest aunt, Virginia Spence of West Orange, NJ and longtime friend, Bonnie Sturtevant of Chester. She leaves behind her cherished cats, Dusty, Sandy, Teddy, Silky and Misty. June was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and will be missed by all. June was an active member of the Lyme Grange, Lyme. June was a dedicated friend to the environment, nature and land preservation. Calling hours will be 5-8 p.m. at the Robinson, Wright and Weymer Funeral Home, 38 Main Street, Centerbrook, on Thursday, February 19. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions or donations may be made to The Last Post (Animal Shelter), Vivisection Investigation League, PO Box 259, Falls Village, CT 06031 and the American Cancer Society, 538 Preston Avenue, P.O. Box 1004, Meriden, CT 06050-1004.