Frank Carl Maynard, Jr.

1932 - 2019

It is with a sorrowful heart that the Frank C. Maynard family announces the loss of our patriarch, Frank C. Maynard, known to many as Buck. After 5 years, Frank lost his battle with dementia on Monday, December 23, 2019. Frank was born October 10, 1932, in Randolph, VT to Frank C. Maynard, Sr. and Florence (Bruce) Maynard. Growing up in Randolph, Frank participated in sports and community activities while having multiple jobs at the local pharmacy and delivering milk for family friends. He graduated from Randolph HS in 1951. He studied pharmacology at the Mass College of Pharmacy in Boston, receiving his degree, in 1955. 

After receiving his degree, Frank served stateside for the US Armed Services as a medical specialist for three years. He served services as a Reservist, terminating in 1962.  

Relocating to the Upper Valley, Frank was a pharmacist at Putnam’s drug store in Hanover, NH for almost 35 years where he built many long standing relationships. Wanting to follow his entrepreneurial spirit, in 1983 he branched out to begin a second vocation of specialty advertising sales. He was one of the top producers at Newton Manufacturing, which became Halo Branded Solutions, where he won numerous awards and accolades during the next 35 years. 

Outside of his work, he was a Shriner for Mt. Sinai Temple No.3. In 1968, he started rising through the ranks of the shrine and served as Potentate for the state of Vermont in 1980. Frank was both the chairman of the board of governors for the annual Vermont/New Hampshire sugar bowl game and also served for 20 years on the board of governors for the Springfield, MA Shriners Children’s Hospital. 

Frank enjoyed playing golf with his family and frequently visited Pinehurst, NC. He also enjoyed taking walks, watching the LPGA tour on television and was an active member of the West Lebanon Congregation Church. He was supportive and enjoyed following his son, Frank’s, golf career as well as his daughter, Cynthia’s, entrepreneurial endeavors. 

Frank married Linda Stanton on September 30, 1973 in Hanover, NH having met her in the drugstore. They resided in West Lebanon, NH during their marriage, but maintained a second home in Cary, NC for winter months and visiting family and friends. 

He is survived by his wife, Linda; his two children, Frank Maynard III (Sarah) of Durham, NC and Dr. Cynthia Ward (Chris) of Roswell, GA; sister, Catherine Maynard of Randolph, VT; and his three grandchildren, Laney (12), Riley (9), and Logan (7). 

Frank was preceded in death by his father, Frank C. Maynard, Sr., and his mother, Florence Bruce Maynard.

The family is very grateful for the love and attention that the staff at Valley Terrace in Wilder, Vermont provided to Frank in his last year of life.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the West Lebanon Congregational Church, 18 Maple Street, West Lebanon, NH 03784.

A Funeral Service will be held Friday, October 16, 2020 at the West Lebanon Congregational Church at 10:00 A.M.  Family and friends planning to attend should wear face masks, observe social distancing, and bear in mind the maximum capacity of the church when timing their arrival.

Burial with military funeral honors will follow at the West Lebanon Cemetery.

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