Maurice R. Maxwell, 91, a long-time resident of Coventry, VT passed away peacefully at his home on January 8th. He was born on November 9, 1933 to Roger and Mary(Joslin) Maxwell. He married Lois (Sweet) Maxwell in 1954. Together they raised four sons, Stewart(Margaret), Brad (Jean), Jeffery (Shelly), and Anthony (Anne). Grandchildren are: Rachel (Ryan), Hannah (Chu) , Darik (Shannon), Darcy (Ryan), Ryan (Lauren) Mat (Megan), Nate (Lindsay), Abbie (Mike) , Tyler (Dana), Jeffery (Adam), Brian – deceased , Terri (Gabriel), Shawnee (Brian Buddy and Chase). Great Grandchildren are: Kody, Konnor, Mason, Lucy, Cadance, Noah, Hinman, Maxwell, Mayzie, Avery, Alana, Cadance, Wylloh, Carver, Marlo, Cru, Eleanor, Edith, Esther, Jordan, Andrew, Brianna, Nori, and Everly.

Maurice grew up in a farm family of eleven: Barbara Jean, Judy (Ken), and Joe (Veane). Deceased siblings are: Charlie, Darryl, Juanita, Lodoiska, Lawrence, Dale, and Alton. Maurice had several sisters and brothers in laws, cousins, nephews, and nieces he was very close with. Maurice served three years in the US Army and was a member of both the American Legion and the VFW. Maurice served on many boards throughout Vermont and was a lister for the Town of Coventry for 20 years. Maurice and Lois owned and operated a dairy farm in Coventry for 70 years. They were avid snowmobilers and devoted Red Sox fans. Maurice's love of horse pulling was the highlight of their winter months spent in Leesburg, FL. Maurice and Lois have traveled all over the United States including Alaska, Hawaii, Missouri, and Kansas. One of their favorite vacations was a trip across the Atlantic to England. Maurice enjoyed all of his grandchildren coming to swim, get a cookie, or just visit.

Memorial Donations can be made to:

Holstein Foundation Inc, 1 Holstein Place, PO Box 816, Brattleboro, VT 05802 or the Eastern Draft Horse Association, 738 E Side River Road, Milan, NH 03588.

Visiting Hours will be held at Curts- Britch and Bouffard Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road Newport, VT

Sunday January 19, 2025 from 2pm to 4pm. A celebration of life and burial will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at cutis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.