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Maynard Marchand

  • November 16, 1926 - June 23, 2010
  • Sturgis, Michigan
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“I Wish I could have meet Maynard he would have been a great person to talk history with and get to know , he surely will be missed and I will miss...Read More » ”
1 of 8 | Posted by: Sean Osmun - Sturgis , MI

“Many fond memories at uncle Maynards house as a child.With my mom (Kathy)and Grandma(Esther)when we would visit. Sorry for your loss. Tommy,Anjo...Read More » ”
2 of 8 | Posted by: Anjo Chitwood - Three Rivers, MI

“Grandpa was an extraordinary man and I will never forget him. My condolences to the Marchand family. ”
3 of 8 | Posted by: Kelli R. Gushwa - MI

“Mike & Family, You know we are so close by if you need anything. You all are in our thoughts. Maynard I miss working with you and thank you for all...Read More » ”
4 of 8 | Posted by: Larry & Diane - Sturgis, MI

“Bob and Mike It is always difficult to find the right words, so I will just express my sorrow for your loss. Now is the time to lean on friends and...Read More » ”
5 of 8 | Posted by: Mike Trotto - Port Huron, MI

“To the entire Maynard Marchand family, my thoughts and prayers go out to each and everyone of you. I'm truly sorry I won't be able to attend the...Read More » ”
6 of 8 | Posted by: Tammy Marchand Martin - CA

“as for you yesterday was a long one..my father said the worse thing about getting old was loosing your friends..remembering the times we all had with...Read More » ”
7 of 8 | Posted by: Jack - Fremont, IN

“Mike and Bob, I only met your dad one time, but I could tell he was a man of strength and a man of character. He must have been a great father...Read More » ”
8 of 8 | Posted by: Tom Bowen - Vicksburg, MI


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Maynard Marchand, age 83, of Sturgis, MI passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at the Sturgis Hospital following a short illness. He was born November 16, 1926 in LaGrange, IN a son of the late Charley and Retha (Fleck) Marchand. On July 14, 1947 in Angola, IN he married Martha Della Miller. She preceded him in death June 29, 1996. Maynard has been a resident of Sturgis most of his life, living his earlier years in LaGrange, IN. He had been employed by the Harter Corporation in Sturgis for 46 years before retiring and enjoyed fishing. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during WWII. Surviving are 2 sons: Michael (Diane) Marchand of Sturgis, MI and Robert (Larisa) Marchand of Sterling Heights, MI; 1 Daughter: Pamela (Bud) Conley of Finley, MI; 5 grandchildren: Kenneth, Casey, Shaun, Michael, and Marc Marchand; 5 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, 5 brothers, and 3 sisters. The family will receive friends and relatives from 2:00 – 4:00 & 6:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, at the Hackman Family Funeral Home – Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091 (269) 651-2331. Services celebrating the life of Maynard Marchand will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, at the funeral home with The Rev. George Cleverley, officiating. Interment and graveside services will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery with full military honors conferred by the U.S. Army Honor Guard and the Capt. John J. Kelley V.F.W. Post #1355. The family suggests memorial donation be directed to the Capt. John J. Kelley V.F.W. Post, 264 W. Fawn River Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091. His obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.

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