Ledyard A. Maynard Sr., 90, of OId Saybrook, passed away in his home on May 25, 2021. Born to the late George Maynard and Theresa (Fladrich) Maynard on December 31, 1930, he was a lifelong resident and staple in the community of Old Saybrook and spent his entire life in the same home.
Ledyard was a farmer and an avid hunter, he especially loved hunting waterfowl. He loved his ducks and geese and found great joy in feeding them in his pond, he even nursed some back to health in his younger years. He was an accomplished builder and carpenter, having built several homes in Old Saybrook on his own. Being a farmer, Ledyard was always surrounded by animals and they held a special place in his heart, he cared for cows, pigs, and chickens for most of his life.
Ledyard is predeceased by his parents as well as his beloved wife, Jeanne Maynard, brothers George Maynard, Edward Maynard, John Maynard, his sister Delance Bushnell, and his granddaughter Kathleen Buzzell.
Ledyard will be greatly missed by his son Ledyard A. Maynard Jr., his sisters Ruth Nuhn and Myra Day, his brother-in-law Bob Day, and his sister-in-law Barbara Maynard. He is survived by his grandson Ledyard Maynard III, his great-grandchildren Anthony Buzzell, Keegan Buzzell, and Mariana Maynard and many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 from 10am to 12pm at Swan Funeral Home located at 1224 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook, CT. A service will follow the same day at 12pm at Swan Funeral Home. Immediately following the funeral home service, a graveside service will take place at Riverside Cemetery located at 59 Sheffield St, Old Saybrook, CT.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Ledyard’s name to Ducks Unlimited at www.ducks.org.
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