Gary D. Maynard Obituary
The world bids farewell to Gary D. Maynard of Chelsea, Michigan, departing on July 14, 2025 at the age of 84. Gary leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As Gary departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Gary may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Gary leaves behind.
He is survived by: his wife Mary Maynard (Davison); his children, Katherine Maynard (John Boyd) and Steven Maynard (Nadia); and his granddaughters, Lucia and Estela Maynard. He is also survived by his many brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews.
Visitation was held on Saturday, July 26th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Cole Funeral Chapel (214 E Middle St, Chelsea, MI 48118). A memorial service was held on Saturday, July 26th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family would be grateful if friends would donate to the Family Learning Institute (Ann Arbor, MI) (https://familylearninginstitute.org) or to the University of Michigan Hospital's Palliative Care Gift Fund (313228).
