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Wayne Karnila Obituary

Wayne Charles Karnila, 60, a/k/a Charles Wayne, passed away peacefully at his home in Worcester on September 8th. Formerly of Marlboro, where he was an artist, Wayne succumbed to disabilities he had lived with for the last 23 years.

Wayne was pre-deceased by his father, Vincent Sr. Wayne leaves behind his loving family, wife Doris, mother Eunice Leary, brother Vincent Jr., brother-in-law Val Auger and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Wayne is also lovingly remembered by his friends and the many caregivers who assisted him through the years, in particular his aides, Rebecca Powell, Christopher Reed, Hayshanie Sewsankar and Dot Cobb.

Funeral services will be at Graham, Putnam & Mahoney Funeral Parlors, 838 Main St., Worcester on Friday, September 12th from 2-4pm.

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Sep. 10, 2008.

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Roger (MacGray) Seaholm

September 23, 2008

Aunt Eunice and Doris,

Please accept my deepest sympathy in the passing of Wayne. He is now safe in the arms of the lord.

Lorraine Silvia

September 14, 2008

Dear Doris,
We just received the emails about Wayne. We were on vacation all last week. We are saddened to hear of Wayne's passing, but also know that he is at peace. I have fond memories of our childhood when I spent a lot of time with Aunt Eunice and Uncle Vinny.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Aunt Eunice and cousin Vin.
Love, Lorraine and Joe

Chatty Louise

September 10, 2008

Dear Doris ((((Trekker)))),

It is an honor that you chose to share your sad news and your dear husband’s obituary with me.

I am so sorry and want to offer my condolences. It would be better if I could convey my condolences in person. But at the very least I want you to know that I am out here and care. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.

While it must be hard for you to be alone, I hope you find comfort knowing that Wayne’s spirit can soar freely now.

All my best,
Louise

Janet MacGray

September 10, 2008

Our love and prayers are with you Doris, Eunice and Vinnie at this most difficult time. May you have comfort knowing that Wayne is at peace and with the Lord.

Love, Claude and Janet

Douglas MacGray

September 10, 2008

Please accept our sympathy. I have such fond, albeit long-ago, memories of Wayne and Vinnie in their younger years when we would visit, or get together at various family events. God bless you for your faithfulness to Wayne.

Doug and Deb MacGray and family

Janet Peacock

September 10, 2008

Hi Doris (Trekker)! Its Janet here, from over the pond (Yorkshirepudding on the forums). I just wanted to express my deepest sadness over your loss. I know you cared for Wayne many years. If there is anything I can do, please contact me. I am sending you love and strength and I am holding you in my heart in the coming days and months. Wayne will be giving you strength to carry on. Cherish all your memories for they will give you your strength. Take care of yourself and your family and if you want to talk you will be able to find me, Love and best wishes to you all Janet and family XXX

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