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Frank Frederick Maxant, born on February 1, 1943, in Ayer, Massachusetts, passed
away peacefully at the age of 81 on September 5, 2024, at the West Roxbury VA
Medical Center in West Roxbury, Massachusetts.

A graduate of Ayer High School and Cornell University’s College of Engineering, BME
’65, ME (Mech) ’68, Frank took immense pride in his career as a mechanical engineer.
After returning to Ayer, he took over the H&R Machine Shop and started the Frank
Maxant Development Company, where he designed machine operating safety systems.
Frank applied his knowledge and skills to solve engineering design problems for large
companies. He proudly served in the Navy and Naval Reserves, demonstrating a
commitment to his country that paralleled his commitment to his community.

He was also deeply involved in his hometown of Ayer, serving as a Selectman and on
the Historical Commission. Frank was a longtime member of Peace Lutheran Church in
Wayland, Massachusetts, where he sang in the choir, played in the brass group, and
taught Sunday school.

Frank’s passions included singing with the Nashoba Valley Chorale and the Boston
Symphony Orchestra’s Tanglewood Festival Chorus. His dedication to service was
evident through his volunteering with Rejoicing Spirits and his achievement as an Eagle
Scout. His love for his community was matched by his love for his family.

He is survived by his daughter, Diana Simon; son-in-law, Jonathan Simon; grandsons,
Jeremy and Gabriel Simon; sister, Ruth Maxant Schulz; and nieces and nephews,
Christina Monge (Matt), Curtis Schulz (Samantha), David Schulz (Molly), and Amanda
Mrakovich (Samuel), and six grand-nieces and nephews. Frank was preceded in death
by his sister, Edith Maxant.

A memorial service honoring Frank will be held at Peace Lutheran Church, 107 Concord
Road in Wayland, Massachusetts at 10:00 am on Saturday, September 21. A
celebration of life will be held in Ayer at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may
be made to Peace Lutheran Church or the charity of your choice. Frank lived life on his
own terms and his unique spirit will be remembered by all who knew him.

Sunday school for all ages begins Sunday, September 15 at 11 am! For more information, or to register your child, send an email to the church

Peace is a faith community in which people of all ages worship together and learn together. The Sunday service begins at 9:30 am.

In celebration of 60 years of worship and hospitality at 107 Concord Road, the congregation of Peace set a fundraising goal of $60,000 to restore its parking lot.

Every day dog walkers, runners, walkers, meditators, farmers, musicians, children, parents and others use the church lot. These community friends have been invited to join members, former members, and friends of the church in the anniversary campaign.

We invite you to help! Your donation will be appreciated.

Deliver or send a check to Peace Lutheran Church, 107 Concord Road, Wayland, MA 01778 or give by credit card on the giving page of this website. Click here! Notice that you may forward the giving page to others in your circles of friends and family as an invitation to support the capital campaign.

Thank you for helping our outward-looking congregation continue its ministries in years to come!

Sandi Lutz will facilitate a grief support group at Peace this summer. Group meetings are at 10 am beginning Tuesday, June 4. Click here to explore the Grief Share program. Tell friends and neighbors who have lost a family member or a friend. You may sign up for the group or contact Sandi through the website.

March 24, Palm Sunday 9:30 am. Procession with palm branches.

March 28, Maundy Thursday 7:00 pm.

March 29, Good Friday 7:00 pm.

March 31, Easter Sunday 9:30 am. Peace Brass, choir, brunch following the service.