Bathurst – Mr. Maynard Jenkins, husband of the late Eliane (Cormier) Jenkins, of Bathurst, passed away Sunday March 30, 2025, at the Chaleur Regional Hospital, Bathurst at the age of 89.

Born in Chatham, he was the son of the late Aloysius and Sarah (Daigle) Jenkins.

Maynard began a lifelong career at an early age with Shell Canada starting in Goose Bay, Labrador and then on to several areas of Quebec, Nova Scotia, and finally retiring in Bathurst at the Shell Marine Terminal in Belledune.

He will be lovingly remembered in the hearts of his children:  Gayle Jenkins (Craig Butt) of Halifax, David Jenkins of Kelowna, BC, Jackie Jenkins (late Ross Copeland) of Bathurst, Charlene Jenkins (John Simpson) of Calgary, AB and Michele Jenkins of Ocala, Florida, USA.

Three grandchildren: Spencer Saulnier, Jennie Jenkins, and James Jenkins.

Two brothers:  Blaine Jenkins (Lillian) of Nelson, Miramichi and Floyd Jenkins (Cathy) of Lewiston, Maine, USA.

One sister, Sheila Burden (Gordon) of Miramichi.

A stepbrother, Gary Arsenault (Cindy) of Miramichi.

Several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by two sisters: Macrina, Marina, a brother, Cyril and his step-father, Fred Arsenault.

The family would like to thank the staff at Brise de L’Oasis for the kindness they extended to him during his stay.

As per his wishes, there will be no visitations or Funeral Service. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.