Relatives & friends say goodbye to Collin V. Maynard
Maynard departed these earthly shores on March 9, 2015 following a period of hospitalisation at Peebles Hospital.
Today as scores of persons turned out to bid farewell to a man loved by so many, the tributes poured in overwhelmingly from family friends and well-wishers.
Tributes
Gracing the pew to say farewell were Premier Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith, Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3), Chairman of the People’s Empowerment Party (PEP) Honourable J. Alvin Christopher (R2), Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn, Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton, Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) and Representative for the Eighth District Honourable Marlon A. Penn.
Maynard is survived by his wife and former Labour Commissoner Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard, sons Kadeem Maynard, Klaudius Maynard, Travis Rogers, Malvern Rogers Byron Donovan, Kirk Feilleteau and Rhon Rubaine and daughters Karisma Maynard and Charlene Warner.
He is also survived by several other relatives including brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, cousins and grandchildren.
As relatives and friends poured into the church, their was much wailing as persons could no longer contain their grief.
Eulogy
The eulogy, given by his wife, said that Collin Valentine Maynard, called ‘Star’, was born on July 19, 1955 to parents Rosetta Maynard and William Peets in the country of St Christopher and Nevis. It said that he attended the Basseterre High School but had to quit at an early age to help his mother take care of the family.
He worked at a sugar factory in his home country before deciding to migrate to make life better for himself. He went to St Martin and St Thomas, US Virgin Islands and eventually Tortola in the Virgin Islands where he met the woman he later married – Oleanvine Pickering.
“Collin lived a happy life on Tortola. He worked at Hertz Car Rental at the Beef Island Airport before eventually branching off to set up his own business – Collin’s Taxi Service. Collin loved the job. He loved meeting people and telling them about our beautiful islands and their people. He provided special services to Dream Yacht Charters and Sugar Mill Hotel which he made a part of his family,” said Mrs Pickering-Maynard.
“Collin made many friends. People knew him as a jovial, fun loving person who assisted anyone whom he came into contact with while performing his duties. On his return home in the evening, he enjoyed playing with his grandchildren and watching Family Feud for relaxation,” she said.
'Collin loved the Lord'
“Collin loved the Lord and I know that He heard his cry on the day he departed this life on March 19, 2015. I remember our last conversation on the 8th when I was leaving the hospital and he called me back and said ‘Ulla tell my children that I love them, also Karissa (his grandchild) kiss her for me and take her home’. I told him that we loved him too and to trust God and never forget to pray. He answered, “You know I am always praying.”
She concluded, “I hold fast to the belief that God has heard his cry and forgave him of his sins. Collin departed this life suddenly. It has left us in disbelief but the Almighty knows best. Rest in Peace Collin Maynard. You will never be forgotten by your wife and children. You will always remain in our hearts forever.”
Following the home-going service, the procession went to the Greenland Cemetery in East End where the body of Collin V. Maynard was laid to rest.
See our earlier stories on Collin V. Maynard here:
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