Obituary of John Maynard

MAYNARD, John C (Jock) With much courage, Jock died peacefully at Sunnybrook Veteran's Centre on Monday, December 27, 2010 in his 92nd year. Predeceased in 2009 by his treasured wife, Margie and partner of 61 years. Devoted and cherished father of John (Susan), Judy Maynard (John Wilson) and predeceased by daughter Jinny Weekes (Bob) who left us in December 2008. Beloved grandfather of Andy Weekes (Nicole Hale), Vicky Weekes (Dale Beugin), Jack Maynard (Lisa), James Maynard (Sarah Loree), Sarah Wilson and Katharine Wilson. Proud great grandfather of Eileen and Alison Maynard. Predeceased by sister Nancy Harvey (Warren). Greatly missed by many nieces and nephews. Jock, a graduate of Trinity College, a former captain of the University of Toronto Hockey team and winner of the William L Putnam Mathematics Award, went on to serve as a naval radar officer in WWII returning to join Canada Life Assurance Company, finally serving as its Chief Actuary prior to his retirement. A keen life long athlete, Jock was a founding member of the UoT "T-Holders" Association and long term member of the Badminton & Racquet Club and the Hunt Club.The family would especially like to thank Marian Smith who was his caregiver over the last 2 years, Paula Phillips his primary nurse and the other wonderful caring staff at Sunnybrook Veterans L Wing for their kindness and compassion.The Funeral Service will take place in GRACE CHURCH ON-THE-HILL, 300 Lonsdale Road on Monday Jan 3rd, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Athletic Scholarship in Jock's name at the University of Toronto would be appreciated either online at https://donate.utoronto.ca/give/show/44 or by mail addressed to Maynard Captains' Awards, University of Toronto, 55 Harbord Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2W6. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.