Dennis M. Mailliard

Dennis M. Mailliard, 71, of Meadville, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017, at home.

Dennis was born in Meadville, on December 27, 1945, a son of the late Wilfred L. and Helen (Battles) Mailliard.

On August 2, 1986 Dennis married Bernadette "Bonnie" S. Dayton; she survives.

In 2004 Dennis retired from PennDOT after 31 years of service. A US Navy veteran, Dennis honorably served his country. He attended Meadville High School. His hobbies included hunting, fishing and working in his yard. He was a handyman and enjoyed working on small building projects.

In addition to his wife, Bonnie, of 30 years, Dennis is survived by a son Carl L. Mailliard and his wife Kimberly of Meadville, a step son Ricky A. Powell of Harmonsburg, three grandchildren Carl "CJ" Clinton, Parker Dennis, Hope Juanita Mailliard, a sister Gloria Collins and her husband Robert of Arkansas, a brother David L. Mailliard and his wife Linda of Venango, his mother in law Flora E. Dayton, sister in law Rose M. Smeltzer and her husband Don, brothers in law George Dayton and his wife Billie, Ed Dayton and his wife Kathy, Ben Dayton and his wife Denise, Paul Dayton and his wife Lisa, numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Dennis was preceded in death by a grandson Jacob Carl Mailliard, three brothers Wayne, Fred, William "Pete" Mailliard and a step brother Carl Mailliard.

Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, February 14, 2017, from 2-4 and 6-8 and also on Wednesday from 10-11 at STEPHEN P. MIZNER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 404 Chestnut St., Meadville, where Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM. with Fr. Tom Trocchio, Parochial Vicar, officiating.

Dennis will be laid to rest in Denny Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society of Crawford County, 11012 Kennedy Hill Road, or Hospice of Crawford County, 464 Pine St., both in Meadville, PA 16335.

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