from The Fitchburg Sentinel, Monday, 12 October 1908
Funeral of Sylvander F. Maynard.

The funeral of Sylvander F. Maynard, wöhich was held, Sunday afternoon, at the Unitarian church at 2 o'clock, was attended by relatives and friends in such numbers that the large auditorium was taxed to its limits. Charles H. Stevens post, G. A. R., of which Mr. maynard was a member, was in charge of the services, and their late comrade was buried with the full ritual of the Grand Army.

There were present at the funeral officially, large delegations from Charles H. Stevens post, E. A. Bennett camp, Sons of Veterans, Olive A. Logan tent, Daughters of Veterans and Charles H. Stevens Relief corps. Friends and relatives were alo presesnt in large numbers from Fitchburg, Watertown, Clinton and Boston.

The members of the Grand Army formed at their hall on Water Street and marched to the home of Mrs. Campbell, North Main street, his late home. At the home, prayers were read by Rev. Frederick J. Gauld. The G. A. R. then headed the funeral cortege to the church, where Mr. Gauld was assisted in the services by Rev. George R. Baker, pastor of the Baptist church in the ceremonies. There was special music by the Unitarian church choir.

After the services, the members of Charles H. Stevens post preceded the funeral to Evergreen cemetery, where the Grand Army ritual was used.

The bearers were these members of Charles H. Stevens post: A. L. Clarke, G. S. Allen, C. C. Chapelle and J. J. Railey