Maynard Carl Gray Obituary (1932 - 2016)

MAYNARD CARL GRAY 1932-2016 FAIRFIELD, ME--Maynard Carl Gray, 84, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Jan. 25, 1932, in Belfast, ME to Carl and Ethel (Boynton) Gray. He attended Belfast schools then served in the U.S. Air Force for four years as a radar technician. After an honorable discharge, he attended Coyne Electrical & Technical School in Boston for electrical drafting and estimating. He was employed by Bath Iron Works and later was self-employed selling and servicing farm machinery and milking systems throughout the state for many years. He was known for his wonderful, dry sense of humor. Maynard was a devoted family man and was loved dearly by his family and many friends. On Nov. 11, 1952, he married his beloved wife, Larita Walker of Belfast, ME and together they had five children: Mitchell (wife Marianne, children Austin and Colette) of Florida, Pamela Gray Begin (husband Lewis, daughter Alisa Johnson) of Fairfield, ME, Joel (wife Judy, daughter Tarsha Donar) of Utah, Sandra Gray Brice (husband James, sons Christopher and Evan) of Florida, and Nancy Gray Green (children Kyle and Kari Stevens) of Clinton, ME. Maynard and Rita loved to visit flea markets, looking for collectables to restore. He restored many antique cars, gas pumps and Tonka toys. They also enjoyed traveling to various states to visit their children and grandchildren. Maynard was predeceased by his parents; and brother, Robert Gray of Belfast, ME. He is survived by his loving wife; his five children; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren, with one on the way. He is also survived by his brother, Richard Gray of Washington, ME; sister, Marion Anderson of Searsport, ME; and brother, John Gray of Belfast, ME. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 25 at the Fairfield First Baptist Church on Newhall St., in Fairfield, ME. The family would like to thank the staff of the Garden neighborhood at Glenridge Nursing facility for their loving, compassionate care of Maynard. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity. An online guestbook may be signed and memories shared at www.lawrybrothers.com Arrangements are by Lawry Brothers, 107 Main St., Fairfield, ME