Rocky Hill Obituary: Daniel Maycock, 87

Daniel Richard Maycock, 87, of Rocky Hill, beloved husband for over 50 years of the late Janet Lewis Maycock, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, September 06, 2016.

Born in Middletown on June 16, 1929, he was the son of the late John and Ruth (Maitland) Maycock. Dan was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean War. He attended Ward College of Technology and upon graduating, he began his lifelong career of teaching at the University of Hartford/Ward College of Technology where he achieved the distinguished status of Professor Emeritus. He served as President of the Faculty Senate for several years.

He was a member of the Civitan Club of Wethersfield and served as the Commodore of the Greenhaven Sailing Club. As a youth, he was a sea scout which sparked Dan’s lifelong love of sailing, inspiring him to build his own 18 foot wooden sailboat. Dan, along with his wife, enjoyed many years sailing in Long Island Sound. He also enjoyed woodworking and built his grandchildren each a piece to remember him by.

A loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he will be dearly missed by his two children, David Maycock and wife Sharon of Rocky Hill and Laura (Maycock) Martell and husband A. Michael Martell of Raleigh, NC; his four adored grandchildren, Nicholas and Nathaniel Maycock, Daniel M. Martell and Carol (Martell) Heckman and his three cherished great-grandchildren, Benjamin Maycock, Jr., Daniel J. Maycock and Tabitha Heckman. He is also survived by his brother, John Maycock and wife Doris of Wethersfield and several nieces and nephews. Daniel was sadly predeceased by his beloved grandson, Benjamin Maycock, Sr. and his sister, Lucia Kasouf. Special thanks to his dedicated caregiver, Ed Watts.

Calling hour will be Friday from 9-10 a.m. followed by a Funeral Service at 10 a.m. at First Church of Christ, 250 Main Street, Wethersfield. Burial with military honors will be in Village Cemetery, Wethersfield.

Donations in Dan’s memory may be made to the First Church of Christ, 250 Main Street, Wethersfield, CT 06109.

The D’Esopo Funeral Chapel, Wethersfield is assisting the family with arrangements. To share a memory of Daniel with his family, please visit www.desopo.com.