Dorothy A. Maynard

Dorothy A. (Bartkiewicz) Maynard

July 27, 1946 - October 8, 2025

North Grosvenordale - Dorothy "Dot" (Bartkiewicz) Maynard, 79, of North Grosvenordale, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. She was the loving wife of the late Norman Maynard. Born in Webster, MA, she was the daughter of the late John and Emily Bartkiewicz.

Dorothy was a paraprofessional in the Thompson school system for many years. During her time in the school system, she made countless friends and made many lasting relationships. Those who had the pleasure of working with her experienced her loving and caring nature, and dedication to helping students in her community.

Outside of the classroom, Dorothy was a Ladies Auxiliary Member at the Community Fire Department in North Grosvenordale and the Thompson Recreation Department. Dorothy and her late husband, Norm, were long time parishioners at St. Joseph Church. Together they ran and volunteered at numerous fundraisers over the years, all benefiting the church and the community. When they weren't hard at working raising money for the community, Dot and Norm enjoyed the occasional trip to The Cape and Florida. In her later years Dot enjoyed partaking in the Putnam Senior Bus Trips, where she continued making friends and memories. Dorothy was an avid reader and enjoyed staying connected to friends and family at social gatherings and on the telephone.

Dorothy is survived by two daughters, Pamela Maynard of North Grosvenordale, CT, Kim Aucoin and her husband Scott of Dudley, MA; son, Corey Maynard and his wife Maryann of Northbridge, MA; brother, John "Jack" Bartkiewicz of SC; and her longtime friend and companion, Little Bear, the energetic and loving Chihuahua.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Dorothy's family from 4pm to 6pm on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in the Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main Street, North Grosvenordale, CT 06255. A gathering will begin at 10am on the following day in the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Chrisitan Burial at 11am in St. Joseph Church, 18 Main Street, North Grosvenordale, CT 06255. Burial will be private. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.