Bernadette Maynard

Bernadette Maynard
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from Lisbon
In office
1955–1959
Preceded byHarry Welch
Succeeded byEva Harris
Personal details
BornBernadette Coblentz
(1907-01-02)January 2, 1907
Wauregan, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedNovember 12, 2000(2000-11-12) (aged 93)
PartyRepublican
Spouse
Alpherie J. Maynard
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(m. 1928; died 1977)​
Children2
EducationNorwich Free Academy

Bernadette Maynard (January 2, 1907 – November 12, 2000) was an American politician who served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1955 to 1959, representing the town of Lisbon as a Republican.

Personal life

Maynard was born Bernadette Coblentz on January 2, 1907, in Wauregan, Connecticut, and graduated from the nearby Norwich Free Academy. As an adult, she worked as a news correspondent for The Bulletin and The Hartford Times. On February 14, 1928, she married Alpherie J. Maynard. Together, they had two children.

Maynard died on November 12, 2000, at the age of 93.

Political career

Maynard was elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives in 1954, and she served two terms representing the town of Lisbon as a Republican. She ran for reelection in 1958, but was defeated by Democratic candidate Eva Harris.

References

  1. 1 2 "Bernadette Maynard Obituary". The Bulletin. Newspapers.com. November 13, 2000. Retrieved June 18, 2026.
  2. ↑ "City/Town of Lisbon Historical Election Results". electionhistory.ct.gov. Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  3. ↑ Parke, Richard H. (May 30, 1957). "Hartford Passes School Bus Bill; Ribicoff Signs Measure After Vote by House Speaker Decides Controversy 4-Hour Debate on Issue Towns Given Right to Rule on Free Transportation for Private Institutions". The New York Times. p. 16. Retrieved June 18, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Lisbon Resident Named to Post". The News-Times. Newspapers.com. November 23, 1964. p. 15. Retrieved June 18, 2026.