Maynard Victor Guptill

Mr. Maynard Guptill of Grand Harbour, Grand Manan, NB passed away peacefully at the Grand Manan Hospital with his family at his side.

Maynard was the son of the late Douglas and Myrtle Guptill.

Maynard’s working life spanned the lobster and herring fishery, business ventures as a Manager of the UMF Retail Outlet, JP Forgy Fishing Supplies, Lindsay Water Softeners, MV Guptill & Son Car Sales, Distributor for Maritime Beverages Ltd and lastly as Pound Manager for DB Kenny Fisheries Ltd.

Throughout the years, Maynard enjoyed travelling with family and friends, time at Millers Pond, hunting and fishing and all the ups and downs of a loyal Blue Jays fan.    

Maynard is survived by his sister Janet (Warren Neal) of Florida, daughters Jonelle (James Hepditch) of North Head and Deborah (Ward Fleet) of Halifax NS, seven grandchildren; Morgan, Alicia, Adrienne, Laci, Judson (Jennifer Green), Paige (Richard Drake) and Janice, seven great grandchildren; Nevaeh, Hope, Serenity, Harmony, Aleric, Lucia and Jasper; also nieces, nephews and extended family.

Maynard is predeceased by his parents, his wife Alice (Green) of 60 years, son Scott (Deborah Griffin), brother Judson (Carole Monroe) and sister Joanne (Blair Robinson).

There will be a visitation on Saturday, 24 September from 2-4 pm at the Community Life Church, Grand Harbour.  Following the visiting an interment service will be held by the family at the Maple Grove Cemetery, there will be a reception at the home of Jonelle and Jimmy Hepditch.

A special Thank You to the staff of the Grand Manan Nursing Home, the Grand Manan Hospital and the Emergency Health Services for their care and assistance to the family over these recent weeks.

Donations in Maynard’s memory can be made to the Grand Manan Nursing Home and/or the Grand Manan Hospital.