David Maynard

WILMINGTON - David Maynard, 74, died unexpectedly on September 29, while fishing at Somerset Reservoir. 
David was born on May 13, 1951, in Bennington, to Roger and Barbara (Rafuse) Maynard, attended local schools and graduated from Wilmington high school. After a short stint at the US Naval Academy, he worked at Deerfield Valley Supply for one year. He then pursued his college education at the University of Arizona in Tucson and was active in ROTC. After graduation, David proudly served two years as an officer in the US Army. He then obtained his master’s degree at the University of Virginia-Charlottesville in urban and community development.
David spent most of his career serving as town manager, community manager, and urban development manager in various locations throughout New England and the Midwest. 
Dave loved reading, listening to e-books, planning projects, and working outdoors. He especially loved fishing in his old fishing boat on Somerset Reservoir, where he was entertained by the loons, eagles, a moose, and the multitude of bass and pickerel that he caught and released. He enjoyed gardening and creating beautiful landscapes and flower gardens. Dave made many home improvements on the family homestead in the past few years. He was an awesome cook and volunteered at several soup kitchens and Church-related 
projects.
David was predeceased by his parents, grandparents Kenneth and Arlene (Pike) Rafuse and Eleoda and Mary (Buffum) Maynard, sister Beverly J. Bickford, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He is survived by his children Joanie (Paul) Motylinski, Janet (Mark) Wheeler, David Maynard, and Jakob Maynard; four grandchildren; his sisters Linda and Jacquelyn Maynard and brother Steven Maynard; his Uncle Paul Rafuse and Aunt Harriet Maynard; as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews, church family, and friends. He also leaves behind his beloved cat, Jasmine.
A Celebration of Life for Dave will be held on Saturday November 8, at 11am, at the Wilmington Baptist Church. Burial with military honors will follow the service at Riverview Cemetery. Donations in Dave’s memory may be made to the National Wildlife and Game Foundation, c/o Covey, Allen & Shea Funeral Home, PO Box 215, Wilmington VT 05363.