Ervin “Bud” Eugene Maynard, 81, of Brunswick, formrely of Wilton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Nov. 12.
He was born in Dexter on April 9, 1925, to Hollis and Marguerite Maynard.
He graduated from Dexter High School, and then served in the U.S. Army from 1943-1946. Upon his return, he attended the University of Maine at Orono where he received a degree in civil engineering.
He went to work for the Maine Department of Transportation, starting in construction. He enjoyed his job until retiring in 1989 as a division engineer serving Division #7, covering Oxford, Androscoggin and Franklin counties.
Bud met and married Elsie Erikson in 1951. They would have celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on Nov. 17.
Bud was an active member of Masonic Lodge #156-15, the Wilton Congregational Church, and the Maine DOT Retirees, as well volunteering for everything from Boy Scouts to the Farmington Fair.
He was a life-long outdoor enthusiast who enjoyed hunting, ice fishing, snowmobiling, and spending time with friends at the “Wilton Hilton.” He was an avid golfer upon retirement and enjoyed traveling and trips to New York City to take in shows with his wife, Elsie. Bud was also a sports enthusiast who cheered for the Boston Celtics, the Red Sox, and the New England Patriots. His favorite pastime was sitting in the bleachers cheering on his three grandsons. He especially enjoyed basketball games at Lincoln Academy and Keene State College.
Bud was known for his kindness, warmth, generosity, and wonderful sense of humor. He was a loyal friend to many and will be missed by all.
He was predeceased by his older sister, Phyllis Dubay of Dexter.
He is survived by his loving wife, Elsie of Brunswick; sons, Kurt Maynard and wife Patricia of Nobleboro, and Steven Maynard and wife Wendy of South Portland; grandsons, Erickson John Maynard of Baltimore, Md., Benjamin Maynard of Troy, N.H., and Michael Maynard of South Portland; sister, Rowena Hanson of North Brookfield, Mass.; and brother, James Maynard and wife Terry of Greenville, S.C.
A private celebration of his life will take place at Maine Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery in Augusta.
Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 949 Main St., Waldoboro.