Emile J. Maynard, 86, of Nashua and formerly of Hudson, passed away peacefully at his home, Thursday afternoon, August 17, 2023 with his loving family by his side, after a period of declining health.
Born in Sutton, Province of Quebec, Canada on January 21, 1937, son of the late Frederick Ernest and Violet (Forget) Maynard. Emile grew up in and was educated in Canada. As a young man, he immigrated to the United States. He resided for a time in Vermont where he married Denise Proulx on November 21, 1959. Emile and his family then relocated to New Hampshire in 1962, where they made their home in Hudson for 38 years.
A licensed Master Electrician, Emile was employed with Stellos Electric Supply, Inc. of Nashua for over 30 years.
In his leisure time, he enjoyed gardening and spending summers at Old Orchard Beach in Maine and winters in Titusville, Florida. He also enjoyed camping, travelling, and playing cards.
Members of his family include his wife of 64 years, Denise (Proulx) Maynard; his three children, Diane Boulard and her husband Kevin, Carole Maynard and her fiancé Bruce Brown, and Robert Maynard and his wife Rebecca; seven grandchildren, Jessica LeBlanc and her husband Joshua, Scott Boulard, Claudia Mattox and her husband Joshua, Amelia Maynard, Maryssa Fritz and her husband Harrison, Austin Severance and Chantal Severance; a great-grandson, Grayson Whitney; a brother, Yvon Maynard; a sister, Huguette Choquette and her husband Claude; sister-in-law, Patricia Menard; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, along with many dear friends. In addition to his parents, Emile was predeceased by three brothers, Marcel Maynard, Gilles Menard and Richard Maynard.
Family and friends are invited to the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Saturday, August 26th from 2 to 3 p.m. followed by a prayer service. Donations may be made in his memory to the American Kidney Fund. www.kidneyfund.org. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com
