e National Junior Honor Society and Class President in 2008. Grosse Pointe South was his high school choice, where his social circle continued to grow, and his academics excelled. Meade played JV and Varsity Basketball and was also a member of the JV and Varsity lacrosse teams. His laugh became notoriously contagious, as well as his colorful wardrobe, and his smile was one you could never forget. He was a member of the class of 2013. After too many cold Michigan winters, Meade was accepted to and chose the College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina. He wasn't too sure how welcomed a "Yankee" would be in the south. But to his delight, he was welcomed with open arms. Meade became a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity and quite the connoisseur of fine southern dining, where he honed his love of being a "foodie." He loved Charleston and its history along with the architecture, charm, vibrance, and people. He would often remark how he found a new wonderful historical park or a beautiful home, even an arbor of jasmine that he couldn't wait to share with his friends and family. Meade graduated with a degree in Business Administration in 2018. Meade then headed back to his hometown of Grosse Pointe Farms, where he spent time with his parents and charting out a course for his future and all the success he looked forward to having in life. He always focused on the day-to-day but looked forward to all of the "tomorrows." Harbor Springs, Michigan, played a vital role in Meade's life, where he made many incredible loyal friends from all over the country. He had spent every summer of his life there and many winter weekends sailing, skiing, and being with family and friends. Meade started sailing at Little Traverse Sailors at 9-years-old and never left. When he "graduated" from sail school, he became a sailing instructor. In 2015, it was quite the honor for Meade to be promoted to Director and Head Sailing Instructor of the LTS program. He loved all of his students and his staff. He took pride in teaching and mentoring his students, reinforcing their sailing skills, and sharing his love and respect for the water as well for each other. Like his father, Meade had an affinity for cars and boats. Cruising the harbor to watch a beautiful sunset or putting around the bay, he felt at home on the water. When the waters were too cold or rough, his attention would turn to his cars. He loved to cruise Lakeshore or the Germanic roads of northern Michigan, listening to songs from the '60s and '70s. Meade loved winter, too, when the boats were "worked on." He loved to ski, and Nubs Nob was where he learned and returned to every season. He was fortunate to have the opportunity to ski in many states, but since Nubs had the best honey mustard, it was a foodie destination for him. Meade had an incredible fashion sense. He was the only one who could put together a turquoise blazer with purple pants, a green tie, and a yellow shirt and have it look like it belonged together. Not to mention the colorful Nike's that would finish off the look. At 6'4," he was a walking rainbow and would take such delight at people's reactions, mostly their smiles. Meade was a natural-born leader who led by example and encouraged others to be their personal best at whatever they chose. His attention to detail and passion for the little things in life made him an amazing gentleman. He was a renaissance man who was generous and thoughtful. He was a man's man and a ladies' man. He was incredibly kind and knew what it meant to be a friend. He was so much more than just a bunch of words on a piece of paper. God Speed sweet Meade. Fair skies too. I hope they are all your favorite color, blue. Meade is survived by his mother, Christy Swift Maxwell, and his two older brothers Peter T. Maxwell Jr, Gordon Swift Maxwell, many aunts, uncles, cousins, and so many friends who loved him. His father predeceased him, Peter T. Maxwell Sr, Grandparents Hampden M. Swift, Margaret M. Swift, Phillip H. Maxwell, and Harriet W. Maxwell. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Little Traverse Sailors. PO Box 583 Harbor Springs, MI 49740 Link :http://www.littletraversesailors.org/product/donate/ A memorial service will be held in the late spring of 2021.