Michael was born and raised in Michigan. He was happily retired after 17 years of service with Publix Stores in Bradenton. He loved horseback riding, but his greatest passion was working with animals at the Bradenton Animal Shelter.
Michael is survived by; mother Mary Lou Maynard of Bradenton, Florida; sister Christine Taylor (Kendal) of Palmetto, Florida, sister Pati Sprague (Rev. Peter) of Ft. Myers, Florida, sister Mary Anne Tennant (Larry) of Blue Springs, Missouri, sister Carolyn Bartley (Edwin) of Bay Minette, Alabama and sister Sharon Pierce (Mike) of Traverse City, Michigan. He is also survived by his beloved Aunt, Helen Peters-Totzke of St. Joseph, Michigan, Uncle, M. W. Maynard of Lowell, Indiana, Cousin, Nelva Munson of Denver, Colorado, 10 nieces & nephews and 17 great nieces & nephews.
Michael was preceded in death by; father Marion G. Maynard, nephew Shawn Bartley, and his paternal and maternal grandparents.
A funeral mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church will be held Saturday June 6, 2020 at 10:00 am followed by placement at Robert Toale and Sons Funeral Home at Manasota Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Michael's memory may be made to Manatee County Animal Services, 3230 E. Bay Drive #316, Holmes Beach, FL 34217, or Tidewell Hospice at 3355 26th St. West, Bradenton, FL 34205.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ManasotaMemorial.com for the Maynard family.
