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George B. Maynard, 94, lifelong resident of Ingham Hill Road in Old Saybrook, passed away peacefully at home Nov. 17, with family by his side. The beloved and endearing husband of 73 years to Barbara J. Maynard, loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, “Pop” was adored by and devoted to his family. Born June 20, 1926, son of the late George A. and Theresa Maynard, George was the eldest of seven, raised on the last working dairy farm on the shoreline.

A builder for many years, he later owned Saybrook Hardware, where locals came to shop, but also to hear George’s joke of the day. Deeply rooted in the town he loved, he proudly raised his family in the home he built in 1958. He was always supportive of Barbara, who served 16 years as first selectman, and they both volunteered endlessly. At times he was a man of few words, but showed his love, affection, and pride for his family through his gestures and expressions. He was extremely proud of his family and would bend over backwards to be there for them.

George was a patient man full of wisdom and good jokes; he could make you laugh on your worst day. He enjoyed watching the wildlife through his sunroom windows, playing cribbage, building, and fixing things; most of all he loved spending time with friends and family, at home and in his cabin in Newfane, Vermont. An avid hunter with many stories, George was eager to pass that tradition down to his family.

George was the eldest of seven siblings, survived by Ruth Nuhn, Ledyard Maynard, and Myra Day and predeceased by Edward Maynard, Delancey Bushnell, and John Maynard. He is survived by his wife Barbara Maynard; their three sons, Mark Maynard and wife Sharon Maynard of Roxbury, Barry Maynard of Old Saybrook, and David Maynard and wife Shary Maynard of West Newbury, Vermont; his four grandchildren and their partners, Mark Maynard, Jr., and wife Stephanie Maynard, Sarah Foreman and husband Michael Foreman, Greta Venuti and husband Donald Venuti, and Teresa Maynard and fiancé Dean Webb; and his seven great-grandchildren with another one on the way.

A celebration of George’s life will be held at a later date due to COVID-19. In lieu of flowers, please plant a tree or shrub. To share a memory or express a condolence to George’s family, please visit www.rwwfh.com. Arrangements are by the Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home in Centerbrook.