OBITUARY: Brian J. Maynard, 48

Below is an obituary from Murphy Funeral Home:

SALEM, MA — Brian J. Maynard, 48, passed away on April 24, 2025.

Brian was born in Wilmington, MA, on April 28, 1976. He resided in Wilmington, MA until 2016. He then moved to Leominster, MA

He attended Shawsheen Tech High School in the Arts program. He attended Lesley College for several years.

Brian was an illustrator and painter. He loved art and was talented even as a small child. He loved nature and was an avid hiker, hiking all of New Hampshire’s 48 4000-footers, often with his close friend, Ted Kinnear.

His beloved partner, Amy Taber, shared Brian’s path through life. Brian is survived by his mother, Christine Maynard, his sister, Heather DoVale, her husband, John, niece Autumn, and nephew, John. He also leaves behind his sister Melissa Maynard, her husband Brian Van Guilder, and his nephew Daniel.

Brian is preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Maynard, and his uncle, Daniel Maynard.

Brian loved life and was always positive. He leaves a deep, empty space in the hearts of many.

A visitation for Brian will be held at the Murphy Funeral Home on Sunday, May 4, 2025 from 2-4pm. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.