Quaker Hill, CT, Connecticut
Quaker Hill - Maynard Preble Blaisdell, 98,of Quaker Hill, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2008, at Orchard Grove Special Care Center in Montville.
He was born in York, Maine, on January 3, 1910, he was the son of Warren F. and Ruth Preble Blaisdell. Maynard graduated from the University of Maine in 1931, with a BS degree in Engineering. He was employed at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine, from 1936 to 1953, as an Electrical Engineer in submarine design. He was employed at the Supervisor of Shipbuilding, USN, in Groton, as head electrical and electronics engineer from 1953 until 1971.
His wife, the former Wanda Sefcik, passed away on December 22, 1996.
He is survived by a daughter, Patricia B. Johnson of Oswego, Ore.; ten grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by two sons, Kenneth and Robert Blaisdell; and a brother, Philip F. Blaisdell. He is also survived by his friends, Lee and Diana Burgess of Oakdale.
A graveside service will be held at noon, on Thursday, July 24, at the First Parish Cemetery, York, Maine. There are no visiting hours.
Byles Memorial Home, 99 Huntington St. New London, is in charge of arrangements.
Cousin Maynard was a wonderful man who supported me while I was in Nursing School at Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in New London Conn.! He and Wanda provided a home away from home and welcomed me anytime I needed rest and comfort away from school! Love to visit his wonderful shop in the basement and take rides in his beloved MG!
Jayne Moody Vorder Bruegge
July 11, 2020 | Ashburn, VA | Family
Cousin Maynard and Wanda were such a wonderful couple. They always welcomed me while I was in Nursing School at L & M Hospital in New London for the weekend when I needed to rest from school. They also put up several "dates" for big events at school.
Always loved to visit Cousin Maynard's workshop in the basement. Many wonderful memories visiting Maynard over the years!
He was such a special friend and the brother our Mom (Doris Baker Moody) needed. They were very...
Jayne Moody Vorder Bruegge
August 14, 2008 | Fairfax, VA
I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Maynard during his years at SUPSHIPS. He was a good engineer and always the gentlemen. He and Wanda were a great team. He always spoke very highly of all of his children. Our sincerest condolences, Perry and Karin Crandall
Charles P. Crandall, Jr.
July 17, 2008 | Port St Lucie, FL
I had the pleasure of knowing and working for Maynard during his years at SUPSHIPS in Groton. He was a good engineer and always the gentleman. He and Wanda were a great team, and he always spoke very highly of all his children. Our sincerest condolences, Perry and Karin Crandall.
Charles P. Crandall, Jr.
July 17, 2008 | PORT ST LUCIE, CT
Maynard was a great guy, I was his paperboy growing up. And serviced his driveway. He would always take the time to talk to me and show me things about his cars he collected over time. He was a great mentor to me growing up and it was my pleasure to know him.
Joe Stanley
July 17, 2008 | Quaker Hill, CT
