George B. Maxim, Sr., 84

Apr 18, 2019

George B. Maxim, Sr., 84, of Wareham, died April 18, 2019 in Royal Falmouth Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  He was the son of the late George D. and Marion V. (Newton) Maxim.

He was born in Onset and lived in Wareham all his life. He graduated from Wareham High School.

He served in the United States Air Force.

Mr. Maxim worked as a Machinist for Ocean Spray Cranberry Company for many years before retiring. He was also a Special Police Officer for the Wareham Police Department.

He had a great affinity for hunting, fishing and boating.

Survivors include his partner, Joan F. Baker of Wareham and her sons, Chuck Martinsen of Falmouth and John Martinsen of N. Attleboro; his children, David V. Maxim of Taunton, Arlene Blankenship; of Hudson, FL, and Marie Ann Maxim of Onset; his stepdaughter, Andrea Prince of Onset. He was the father of the late George B. Maxim, Jr. and brother of the late Beatrice Crombleholme.

His graveside service will be held at 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. Please arrive at the cemetery at 10:30 a.m.  

Donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Rd, Waltham, MA 02452 .

Arrangements are by the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 2599 Cranberry Hwy., Wareham.