1928 – 2016

FARMINGTON — Maynard R. Towle, 87, of 325 Wilton Road, Farmington, passed away Monday, May 2, at Sandy River Nursing Home.

He was born in Pittsfield on May 28, 1928, and graduated from Farmington High School after taking a break to serve time as a Seabee in the U.S. Navy. He married Hazel Maxine Tilton from Wilton on July 23, 1950.

Maynard retired from Suburban Propane, previously Farmington Oil, after a long career of delivering bottled gas and servicing propane equipment in the central Maine area. He was a Scout leader, a volunteer firefighter, a Legionnaire, a quartet singer and an avid gardener.

He is survived by his sister, Jeanne (White) Metcalf of Livermore Falls; his son, Howard Percy Towle from Temple; daughter, Gerri Lee Towle (Adams) from Portland; sons, Paul White of Orrington and Fred White of Rumford; and several grandchildren.

Maynard was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years; his parents, Myrtle and Howard White; and his brother, Reginald Orville Towle.

Special thanks to the kind staff at Sandy River Nursing Home and Hospice for his care during the months before his passing.

Those wishing may send condolences for the family at www.adamsmcfarlane.com.