Maynard A. Joy – 91, a long time resident of Waterbury, passed away peacefully at Birchwood Terrace Healthcare in Burlington on Sunday evening, March 13, 2011. Born in Brattleboro on October 8, 1919, he was the son of the late Benjamin H. Joy, Sr. and Christie (Doubleday) Joy. Maynard was previously married to the former Margaret Herbert. Maynard attended schools in Brattleboro and Waterbury. As a young man he went to work on the family farm in Colbyville and for the Central Vermont Railroad. He later was employed at the Vermont State Hospital Farm in Duxbury and then upon its closing, worked on his own as a handyman throughout the Waterbury area until his retirement. His memberships included the Waterbury Alliance Church (now Green Mountain Alliance Church) and the Waterbury Area Senior Citizens. In his leisure time he enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing as well as attending auctions. Maynard is survived by his son, John Joy and his wife, Suzanne of Randolph; 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; a sister, Bertha Blanchard of Duxbury; a brother, William Joy of Montpelier; as well as nieces, nephews and extended family. He was predeceased by one brother and four sisters. Private inurnment services will be held from the Waterbury Center Cemetery later this spring. For those who wish, memorial gifts would be appreciated to the Waterbury Area Senior Center, 14 Stowe Street, Waterbury VT 05676, or to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre VT 05641 (www.cvhhh.org). To send on-line condolences please visit us at www.perkinsparker.com and Facebook.

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