Telford : Maynard Frederick Roberts age 77 of Telford, Pictou County passed away on April 5th ,2017 in the Aberdeen Hospital ,New Glasgow.

Born in Springhill , he was a son of the late Frederick and Florence (King) Roberts.

Maynard lived the greater part of his life in Telford.

He took great pride in working with his hands either making knives or with his artistry.

Maynard was a member of the Black Watch .

During his working years he was employed with Hawker Siddley and earlier working as a coal miner.

Surviving are his partner Mary Louise Hunter

Daughters : Lorraine Usselman of Ont

June Roberts of Telford

Grandchildren : Thomas , Andrew ,Jessica ,Nicole and Ronnie

Brothers: Jim, Charles and Doug

Sisters: Alberta ,Catherine and Eileen

He was predeceased by a sister Dorothy

Cremation has taken place.

There will be no visitation or service by request.

A family graveside service will be held at a later date in the Telford Cemetery.

Donations in Maynard’s memory may be made to the Palliative Care Society of the Aberdeen Hospital.

Arrangements are under the direction of the H.W.Angus Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be sent toangusfuneral@ns.sympatico.ca.