Maynard P. Kalwat, 88, of New Britain, widower of Ruth (Conner) Kalwat, passed away Monday (September 28, 2009) at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.  A New Britain native, he lived in Kensington for 37 years, briefly moved to Middletown, returning to New Britain in 2004.  A graduate of New Britain High School, Class of 1939, Maynard was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran of the submarine service.  He worked at the former American Hardware Company; and later worked at Drill-Rite Carbide Tool Company in Bristol and at All Five Tool in Bristol until his retirement in 1982.  A longtime member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Kensington, he was on the Service Committee and Property Committee at the church; and was also a member of Wolcott Post #1979, VFW.

            Surviving are two sons, George J. Kalwat of Wolcott and Philip Kalwat and his wife Deborah of King, North Carolina; a daughter, Barbara Leeners and her husband Peter of Prescott, AZ; four grandchildren, Robin Klemba and her husband Robert; Jennifer Olson and her husband Erik; Joshua and Jessica Kalwat; six great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.  Maynard was predeceased by three brothers, Rudy, Theodore and Edward Kalwat; and five sisters, Emma Kalwat, Wilhelmina “Billie” Date, Louise Hyde, Helen Wentland, and Bertha McGlew; as well as a daughter-in-law, Maryann Kalwat.

            Funeral services will be held Friday 10 AM at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1103 Chamberlain Highway, Kensington, CT 06037.  Burial will be private.  Calling hours are Thursday 5 to 7 PM at Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin Square, New Britain.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.  Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com