ARUNDEL — Wayne Richard Howard, 56, of Arundel, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014 in Merrill.
He was born Aug. 29, 1958 in Biddeford, a son of Richard and Rachel (Gosselin) Howard.
He was educated locally, graduating from Biddeford High School in the Class of 1976.
In 1976, Wayne served for 2 1/2 years in the U.S. Navy. He was a chef at Vallerie’s Restaurant in Ogunquit for several seasons, and the Pour Farm Restaurant in Biddeford for eight years. His last employer was Kamco, where he worked as a boom truck operator and managed a warehouse.
Wayne possessed a “green thumb” as witnessed by his wonderful garden. He had a passion for any kind of outdoor activity, especially fishing and hunting.
Preceding Wayne in death was his father, Richard Howard, in 2009.
He is survived by: a son, Jakeb Wayne Howard of Tustin, California; his mother, Rachel Howard of Garden Grove, California; stepmother, Sharlene Howard; two sisters, Linda Chasse and her husband Russell of Biddeford and Brenda Coyle of Apache Junction, Arizona; several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.
Visiting hours will be 10-11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014 at Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford, ME 04005. A memorial service will follow immediately at the funeral home. To share condolences online, visit www.hopememorial.com.
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