WORCESTER - Floyd Maynard Conroe, 90, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Jan. 30, 2025 at the New York State Veterans Home in Oxford.

He was born Oct. 7, 1934 in Worcester, the son of Floyd David and Ivah Mae (Becker) Conroe.

Maynard attended the East Worcester School and then Worcester School until the 10th grade. Later in life, he was honored to receive his GED, which was presented to him at a veterans breakfast at Worcester Central School.

He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran serving from 1954 to 1956. He was stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and served on the USS Latimer in the Mediterranean. In 2016, he was an invited guest on the Leatherstocking Honor Flight, which he was thrilled to participate in.

Maynard married Lucille Nissen Jan. 24, 1959 at the Presbyterian Church in Davenport.

He was employed as a truck driver with Chemical Tank Lines in Howes Cave, Tropicana in Bradenton, Florida, and Lane Corp. in Fultonville. He was a member of the Teamsters union. He enjoyed driving a tour bus with K & K Bus Lines for many years after his truck driving career. Maynard was happy to help many elderly people in the community by giving them rides to appointments. He delighted in visiting with people and loved to tell long, detailed stories.

He is survived by his wife, Lucy Conroe; their children, Christine (Donald) Zaengle, Jeffrey (Mary Jane) Conroe, Michael (Carol) Conroe, Thomas (Shannon) Conroe, Pamela (James) Kenyon, Michelle (Paul) Millias and James (Heather) Conroe; 18 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; brother, Willard (Barbara) Conroe; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, sister, Evelyn Brown, and brother, Otis Conroe.

Calling hours will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with the funeral at 1 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 6, at the Heller & Skinner Funeral Home, 155 Main St., Worcester, with the Rev. Rus Underwood officiating.

Interment with military honors will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery at a later date.

Contributions may be sent to the United Methodist Church, 111 Main St., Worcester, NY 12197.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.hellerskinnerfh.com.