Middletown, RI ? Frank Maitland, 50, of 167 Rogers Lane, Middletown, RI, died Monday, November 27, 2006 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI. He was the husband of Mary Achilles Maitland. Born in Newport, RI on December 8, 1955, he was the son of Beverly Welch Maitland of Middletown, RI and the late Francis W. Maitland.Frank was a boat captain for various boats at the State Pier in Newport for 15 years. He also worked as a diesel technician at Wanumetonomy Golf Club. Frank was an avid fisherman, gymnast, and musician and loved to race motor cross. Besides his wife and mother he is survived by his daughters Desiree Maitland and Victoria Maitland both of Middletown, RI, his brother Christopher W. Maitland II of Middletown, RI, his sister Beverly Ann Short of Cranston, RI, and his nieces and nephews Christy Short, Ashley Short and Lare Short all of Cranston, RI, and Tyler Maitland of Middletown, RI, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, December 3, 2006, from 12-4 p.m., in the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth, RI. A benefit and celebration of Frank?s life will follow on Sunday evening from 5-8 p.m. at the Fleet Reserve, 122 Connell Highway, Newport.