Roger B. Maynard

Roger Brooks Maynard, 72, of Andover, CT crossed over on June 3, 2016 after challenging cancer with bravery and humor. Minutes after he was gone, the sun broke through the clouds and we knew he was at peace and still with us. Roger encompassed all that was good in life - humble, intelligent, caring, loving, kind, and generous. He was a talented photographer, seeing beauty many of us would have missed. Through his lens he brought nature to life. Always one for making people see things in a different way, he would also take photographs of friends and family and transform them into images that would keep us laughing for hours. He could also fix anything that needed fixing, so his many talents were far reaching. While he was taking his last breath, he was surrounded by family, including his soul mate and wife, Suzanne. There's was a love that went far and deep and one that they felt grateful for every day. Their blended family amazed and delighted people. They were always here for Roger and never wavered in their love for him. They include Roger's first love, Kelly Zeitlin; his children Jason, Benjamin, Lisa and Stephanie; his grandchildren Kayla, Nicole, RJ, Travis, Ava, Ciara, Noah, and Janelle; his great grandchildren Russell and Paityn; and his brother Gene. All of you held a special place in his heart. Roger's two-year journey not only included his family - his close friends also kept him strong and brought joy and love to his heart. We are so grateful to them all for being part of our lives. And we could not forget the wonderful people who cared for Roger - his oncologist, Dr. Joseph Sinning, and the wonderful people at the DeQuattro Center in Manchester - the administrative staff who always greeted him with smiles and warmth and the incredible nurses who fawned over him, treating him with gentleness, caring and utmost professionalism. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all you did and do for people working so hard to beat cancer. All of us adored and admired Roger and thank him for bringing love, beauty, humor - and so much more - to our lives. He is inside and surrounding each of us. We will hold him close to us forever. A private remembrance will be held with family and close friends. His favorite charity was CRIS Radio and the family would be grateful if people would consider making a donation in his honor and memory. CRIS Radio, 315 Windsor Avenue, Windsor, CT 06095 or www.crisradio.org.