Obituary of Maxine Graves

Maxine M. (Zellner) Graves formally of Deep River, CT died peacefully on January 4, 2020, at Treasure Coast Hospice in Stuart Florida. Born on June 25, 1936 to Margaret and Max Zellner in Rockaway NY, she graduated from Valley Regional High School in Deep River class of 1954. Maxine is predeceased by her parents Max and Margaret Zellner, her husband Larry T. Graves Sr., second-husband William Young, and special friend Dean McIntire, both of Stuart Florida. Maxine is survived by her son Larry T. Graves Jr. and his wife Sharon of Higganum, CT, her daughter Donna J Downey and her husband Doug of Higganum, Grandson Timothy Graves of East Hampton and 2 great grandchildren Olivia and Finnley Graves. Throughout the years she was involved in many town organizations including: Deep River Town Committee, Conservation Commission, Inland/Wetland Commission, Deep River Elementary Board of Education, Deep River Library Board, Girl Scout Leader, and President of both Junior Women’s Club and the Deep River Women’s club. A funeral service will be held at the Deep River Congregational Church, 1 Church Street, Deep River, on Saturday, January 11, at 10 AM followed by internment in the Fountain Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Deep River Congregational Church, Deep River Ambulance Association, or to Treasure Coast Hospice 1000 Ruhnke Rd, Stuart, Florida, 34996. To share a memory or express a condolence please visit: www.rwwfh.com.