Diane F. Maynard, 74, of Belmont, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Jones Memorial Hospital with her family at her side. She was born October 6, 1950, in Wellsville, the daughter of the late Arthur and Audrey (Johnson) Fuller. On May 15, 1971, in Rochester she married John Maynard who survives.
Diane was a 1968 graduate of Belmont Central School and 1970 graduate of the University of Rochester Medical Center at Strong Memorial Hospital School of Radiology. She was previously employed at Strong Memorial Hospital, Highland Hospital, and Westfall Medical Center. She moved back to Belmont in 1980 and with her husband, co-owned and operated Maynard’s Groceries and Gas for 20 years. She was a member of Holy Family Parish, the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #808, and a former member of the Genesee Valley Chorus.
She enjoyed her grandchildren, summers at their cottage on Rushford Lake, singing, bowling, gardening, playing cards, and spending time with friends.
In addition to her husband, John, she is survived by a son, Alan (Christina) Maynard of Lebanon, NH; a daughter, Sarah (Mark) Hunter of Belmont; 4 grandchildren: Dahlia and Payton Maynard, and Nolan and Finn Hunter; 3 brothers,: Daryl (Mary) Fuller, and Douglas Fuller of Belmont, and Darren (Ruby) Fuller of Gautier, MS; and several brothers and sisters in law; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by two brothers: Duane Fuller and Duncan Fuller.
Friends are invited to call on Friday, May 2, 2025, from 2 – 4 pm and 6 – 8 pm, and Saturday, May 3, from 1 – 3 pm, at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home of Belmont, 17 Schuyler Street. A Private graveside service will be held in Forest Hills Cemetery. Please consider memorial donations to 1Voice Foundation, 1935 Camp Florida Road, Brandon, FL 33510, https://1voicefoundation.org/. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
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