Obituary of Alfred Martin Maylard

Peacefully with family by his side, on Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 at Victoria Hospital in his 86th year. Dearly loved husband of Helen Laura (Faircloth) of 65 years. Much loved father of Lynda and John Dale, Laura and Geoffrey Goodwin, Freda and Peter Kjeldsen, Karen and Mark McNeill, Margaret Maylard, and Martin and Sharon Maylard. Beloved grandfather of Marty Bloemberg (Jo), Helen Pearson (Scott), Sara and Jessica Kjeldsen, Matthew McNeill (Carissa), Adam McNeill (Alana), Amanda Kalinovich (Jeff), James Smythers, William, Madison and Casey Maylard. Great-grandfather of Mitchell Bloemberg, Nicholas and Jocelyn Pearson, Brady and Kaylee McNeill and Fiona McNeill. Also survived by his loving nieces Jane Casino, Nancy Dampier, Mary Roberts, Joey Nevin, Susan McNaughton and nephew Ted Willard. A beloved brother-in-law and uncle of many nieces and nephews. Dear brother of the late Florence, Margaret and Phyllis and dear son of the late Alfred and Florence Maylard. He was a respected business owner of Trailer Mart for 57 years and he loved his standard-bred horses as an owner and trainer. He was an avid fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on Friday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, where the memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, February 25th, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. Private family interment at Grove Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Men`s Mission, Salvation Army or Women`s Community House would be appreciated.