Garfield S. Maynard

    MAYNARD, Garfield S., 88, PRESQUE ISLE, July 26, 2010, at Caribou. Arrangements are in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Presque Isle.

PRESQUE ISLE –  Garfield S. Maynard, 88, died peacefully Monday, July 26, 2010, at Cary Medical Center in Caribou. He was born in Presque Isle on July 27,1921, the son of Albert and Katherine (McInnis) Maynard.
    For 55 years, he was married to the love of his life Marie “Tootie” Langley. He worked diligently to support his family as a long haul truck driver until the age of 76. He loved to have his family around him and enjoyed taking them on yearly trips to P.E.I. He was an avid fan of New England sports teams, the Celtics, Red Sox and Patriots. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the South Pacific. He was also a member of the American Legion.
    He is survived by four sons and their wives, Daniel G. and Carol of Chapman, Roger A. and Maxine of Mapleton, Albert J. and Kim of Hermon, and Jeffrey C. and Sue  of Casco; four daughters, Donna M. Holmes and her husband Jim of Caribou, Deborah L. Winklmann of Washburn, Kimberly Conaway and her husband Ken of Raymond, and Lisa A. Maynard of Presque Isle who was so precious to him; 16 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
    Garfield was predeceased by his wife, Marie Maynard in 2001; five brothers; and four sisters.
    A private graveside service was held Thursday, July 29, 2010, at Johnson Cemetery, Presque Isle. Online condolences may be expressed at duncan-graves.com.