Reginald Maynard Obituary

Reginald Leo Maynard

1930-2012 Reginald Leo Maynard of Bentley Commons, N.H., Whitingham, Vt., and Wicomico Church, Va., died peacefully on September 6, 2012 at Vernon Green Nursing Home in Vt.

He was born on April 16, 1930 in Wilmington, Vt., son of the late Eleoda and Mary Maynard.

Reg was brought up on the family farm on Castle Hill in Wilmington, where he attended public schools, and went on to graduate with a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Vermont. He participated in ROTC at UVM and went on to complete Officer Training in Virginia and serve in the Naval Civil Engineering Corps. After that, he worked for 30 years for Standard Oil of New Jersey, which became Exxon. Early in his working career, Reg completed an MBA from Boston University.

He was active in town politics in both Sudbury, Mass., and Whitingham, Vt., serving on the School Committee, Zoning and Windham Regional Commission, the Whitingham Historical Society, regional AARP efforts, and an Exxon Annuitants group. Reg enjoyed his Wall Street Journals, watching the wildlife outside his homes in Virginia and Vermont, and traveling with his late wife. He loved to engage in philosophical and political discussions.

On July 17, 1954, he married Elaine France in Whitingham, Vt., and throughout their lives and after their retirement, they spent their time in Whitingham, Vt., and on the Chesapeake Bay in Va.

Surviving are his children, Gregory B. Maynard of Gardnerville, Nevada and Karen D. Maynard of Brattleboro, Vermont; three grandchildren, Emily and Tyler Maland, and Sterling Maynard; son-in-law, James B. Maland of Brattleboro, Vt.; sisters Vera Deyo of Brattleboro, Jackie Bradley of Framingham, Mass., and brother Roger of Wilmington, Vt. He was predeceased by his wife, Elaine France Maynard, and two brothers, Peter and Allison.

FUNERAL NOTICE: A memorial service will be held at Covey Allen & Shea Funeral Home on Monday, September 10, 2012 at 11 a.m. Visiting hours will be Sunday, September 9, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the THV Scholarship at Vermont Student Assistance Corporation or to a charity of your choice in care of the Covey Allen & Shea Funeral Home, P.O. Box 215, Wilmington, VT 05363.

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Published by Brattleboro Reformer on Sep. 8, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Reginald Maynard

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Whitman Wheeler

September 10, 2012

KD and Greg,

Here is the downside of canceling one's subscription to the Reformer: I just learned of your dad's passing a few minutes ago.

I think back so fondly of your parents being on Town Hill their stewardship of the barn. It really could not have passed into better hands.

Even more I remember how your dad and mom reach out to Tonia and myself when we first got married and also were living on Town Hill. We had many merry times together.

From my vantage point they seemed like great parents or at least as there values have passed down to the two of you. How could one ask for more?

I am sure we will run into you KD at Brown & Roberts or some other Brattleboro venue.

To both of you Tonia and I send our heartfelt love and sympathy.

Whit

Gisele Bua

September 10, 2012

Dear KD and Greg,

I was so very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I think you both know how much your Mom and Dad meant to me in the way that they took care of my Mom when my Dad was so sick in Boston. I will always have fond memories of their unexpected visits to North Adams. I was always excited to see them and I know my Mom and Dad were too. I am sure they are visiting and catching up on old times together in Heaven. Love you guys.

Linda Maynard

September 8, 2012

I have fond memories of picnics,family gatherings at the farm, visits to Florida for a lunch, and Memorial Day 2012.... I know Uncle Reg will be greatly missed and my heart goes out to KD and Greg, Aunt Vera, Aunt Jackie and Dad. I know Gram has welcomed him home! Love, Linda

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