Dorothy A. (Bartkiewicz) Maynard
N. GROSVENORDALE — Dorothy “Dot” (Bartkiewicz) Maynard, 79, of North Grosvenordale, died Oct. 8, 2025. She was the wife of the late Norman Maynard. Born July 27, 1946, in Webster, she was the daughter of the late John and Emily Bartkiewicz.
Dorothy was a paraprofessional in the Thompson school system for many years. During her time in the school system, she made countless friends and made many lasting relationships. Those who had the pleasure of working with her experienced her loving and caring nature, and dedication to helping students in her community.
Outside of the classroom, Dorothy was a Ladies Auxiliary Member at the Community Fire Department in N. Grosvenordale and the Thompson Recreation Department. Dorothy and her late husband, Norm, were long time parishioners at St. Joseph Church. Together they ran and volunteered at numerous fund-raisers over the years, all benefiting the church and the community. When they weren’t hard at working raising money for the community, Dot and Norm enjoyed the occasional trip to The Cape and Florida. In her later years Dot enjoyed partaking in the Putnam Senior Bus Trips, where she continued making friends and memories. Dorothy was an avid reader and enjoyed staying connected to friends and family at social gatherings and on the telephone.
She leaves two daughters, Pamela Maynard of N. Grosvenordale, Kim Aucoin (Scott) of Dudley; son, Corey Maynard (Maryann) of Northbridge, Mass.; brother, John “Jack” Bartkiewicz of South Carolina; and her longtime friend and companion, Little Bear, the energetic and loving Chihuahua.
The Mass of Christian Burial was Oct. 16 at St. Joseph Church in N. Grosvenordale. Burial was private. Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale.

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