Woodsville, NH – William Walter "Bill" Maynes, 84, of Brill Hill Road died on Friday, February 12, 2016, at his home.

Bill was born in Haverhill, NH on September 15, 1931, a son of Karl Cleveland and Minnie Christina (Skinner) Maynes.

He served with the US Army from October 19, 1949 to October 18, 1952 and was honorably discharged as a Corporal, having served in Korea in the 15th Field Artillery, 2nd Division.

On December 4, 1954, he was married to Betty Louise Hill.

For many years, Bill worked at the former Adams Paper Company in Wells River, VT. Then, from 1976-1989, he worked in the warehouse at Burndy Corporation in Littleton and North Haverhill, NH. He also worked in the shipping and receiving department of Hitchner's Manufacturing in Littleton from June 1989 prior to retiring in September 1996.

Bill was a member of the Haverhill Memorial VFW Post #5245 in North Haverhill and was a former member of the Woodsville Fire Department. He enjoyed the outdoors, particularly hunting, fishing, and motorcycle riding. He spent a lot of time in his wood shop making potato boxes. Along with Betty, Bill loved going to Ticklenaked Pond for family gatherings and outings.

He was predeceased by a son, Roy Willey and his siblings, Nellie, Elnora, Mildred, Madelyn, Carolyn "Pinky," Beverly, Doris, Carl, Donald, and Paul.

Survivors include his wife of 61years, Betty Maynes of Woodsville; his children, Dianne Noyes and husband Spencer of Woodsville, Penny Cook and husband Donald of Woodsville, Cindy Bishop and husband Jeff of North Haverhill, NH, and Brad Maynes and wife Louise of Littleton; 13grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

There will be no calling hours.

A funeral service will be on Friday, February 19, at 10:30 AM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH, with Pastor Clint Brake, officiating.

Burial will be in the spring at Pine Grove Cemetery, Woodsville, NH.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to VFW Post #5245, c/o Mr. Dale Pierson, 3 Beech Street, Woodsville, NH 03785.