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David H. Maynard
1929 - 2012
David H. Maynard
1929 - 2012
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BORN
1929
DIED
2012
David Maynard Obituary
He was born on March 17, 1929, in Port Chester, NY the son of Frederick and Hazel Maynard. David was a former WBZ Boston Radio and TV personality. He and his wife lived in Citrus Hills for some 18 years and loved every minute. David suffered from Parkinson's for 10 of those years and became very affected by it over the last 6 months of his life.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Maynard; children, Michael Maynard of Winthrop, MA, Meredith Rogers of Kennebunk, ME, Marney Whittaker of Bradford, MA, Mark Maynard of Harrisburg, PA, Megan Kirby of Ocala, FL, Mathew Maynard of Kennebunk, ME, Debra Crosby of Salem, MA, and John Crosby of Tampa, FL; 10 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life for Mr. Maynard will be scheduled at a later time. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Hospice of Citrus County, P.O. Box 641270, Beverly Hills, FL 34464 or The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, ATTN: Tribute Gifts, Church Street Station, P.O. Box 780, New York, NY 10008-0780. Heinz Funeral Home & Cremation, Inverness, FL.
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Roxann McCormick
February 21, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. If you need us, just walk across the street and we will be there.
Lewis and Roxann
Cindi Thompson
February 15, 2012
Pat, Our thoughts are with you and your family. From WRZN family and friends
Wayne and Paula Smith
February 14, 2012
When I lived in Natick, MA back in the 1960's, I used to watch Dave on WBZ-TV. My husband and I retired to Florida in 1995. Shortly after, we purchased a boat. Inside the glove box was a registration with Dave's name on it. We were excited that we had a boat that was once owned by Dave Maynard of Boston. Our condolences to you, Pat, and your family.
Denise Kearns
February 14, 2012
Back in the Spring of '80? '81? a friend and I boarded a Boston to Bermuda cruise on the USS Rotterdam. In Bermuda we rented mopeds and my handlebars locked up and I crashed. Right behind me was Dave with some friends. He picked me up, put me on the back of his moped, and the bunch of us headed to the beach. He walked me in for the salt water to heal the welts on my legs. We became cruise mates and friends. In fact, I was half moved into a basement apt in his house in Winthrop when I met my future husband (Dave attended our wedding) who whisked me away to Texas for several years. We kept in touch for awhile but eventually our lives went in different directions. I never met Pat but wish to extend my sympathies. And thank you Dave for rescuing me all those years ago. May you rest in peace.
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Bill Jameson
February 14, 2012
With profound condolences, I am very sorry for your loss... Dave was such a dynamic and good guy with an awesome sense of humor, and just fun to be around, especially on Friday nights in Onset... may he rest peacefully...
Claire Lapierre
February 14, 2012
Pat, My sincerest sympathies on your recent loss. Dave was a great entertainer. Love, Claire Lapierre
February 14, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. From the LaPerle Memorials Family in Inverness, FL.
Fred & Sharon
February 14, 2012
We grew up in Salem, NH and northern Mass and both listened to Dave on the radio. Our prayers are with your family at this time.
PAUL CONRAD
February 14, 2012
As a Bostonian, I listened to "Maynard In The Morning" faithfully for years on WBZ radio. Dave was one of the best in the business. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Gerry&Sheila Ferguson/Kostro
February 14, 2012
To Pat and Family Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow.You had wonderful times together and those memories will stay forever in your mind and hearts.
Richard Evans
February 14, 2012
I can still hear Dave Maynard's voice, as I used to over WBZ radio. He was a constant morning companion for many years--at home or in the car. I'm glad he was able to enjoy some retirement years here in Florida before his illness took over. Condolences to his family.
Laurie Clark
February 14, 2012
Pat, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow. May your memories bring you comfort. I had the pleasure of meeting both you and David through our mutual friend, Suzan. I will remember the times with a smile.
Leslie Ostergard-Ramalho
February 14, 2012
Smooth sailing Dave. I remember you fondly on WBZ radio when I lived in Chelsea, MA and Townsend, MA, and the "trivia" craze that you were into. I even won a ski trip to Snowvillage Lodge near North Conway once because I knew that Route 2 was also known as the Mohawk Trail! Warmest thoughts to Dave's family. He'll be truly missed.
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