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2019
Wayne Campobasso Obituary
SANFORD - Wayne Rosaire Campobasso of Sanford passed away on April 24, 2019 after reaching the age of 74. After months of failing health, he passed away peacefully at Southern Maine Heath Care.
Wayne was born Aug. 2, 1944 in Portland Maine to Gloria Campobasso, but spent his childhood being raised by his loving grandparents Thomas and Florence Campobasso.
Wayne served his country for eight years with the U.S. Army. After the Army, he found himself working an array of jobs from auto body painter, to cooking at several restaurants, eventually leading him to owning his own successful cleaning business until he became too ill.
Those who knew Wayne knew his passion for Elvis Presley, he even went as far as having an Elvis-themed room in his house, and traveling to Graceland. Other hobbies and interest included dancing, refinishing old furniture as well as painting pictures and bird houses.
He was preceded in death by his mother Gloria Campobasso, and his grandparents Thomas and Florance Campobasso.
He is survived by his wife Edna Campobasso; his daughter Gloria Laverriere and her husband Steven of Biddeford; his daughter Patty Martineau and her husband David of Waterboro; his son Elvis Campobasso of Scarborough; his daughter Cheri Striker of Dublin Ohio; his grandchildren Jade Coppolino and her husband Joseph, Jesse Striker, Kyle Striker, Sam Striker; his great-grandson Joseph; as well as his loving friends Shirley Cote and Jeremy Lapointe.
There will be a private family celebration of life to honor Wayne.
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for Wayne Campobasso
Raymond Shaw
April 21, 2023
Wayne was a good man. I think of him often.
Ray Shaw
Ray Shaw
April 20, 2022
Wayne was always a great guy and cousin. Have tried to call him several times when I lived in NH.
Ray Shaw
April 3, 2021
Wayne was my cousin and I had many good times with him in Biddeford with my Grandparents. Anyone who knew Wayne, knew he was a good and gentle person.
Cynthia Powers
April 20, 2020
Sending prayers of comfort to those who are remembering Wayne a year after his passing.
May all the fond memories sustain you.
God bless
April 30, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family,may you find comfort in the God of all comfort during this difficult time
April 29, 2019
Sorry for your loss.
May the God who gives peace be with all of you.
Romans15:33
Helene Plourde
April 27, 2019
Condolences to Wayne's family and friends! Funny, good-natured and hardworking! Like Elvis, there was only one Wayne. May he rest in peace.
April 26, 2019
Sorry for your loss may the resurection hope comfort the family and friends; John 6:40
CYNTHIA POWERS
April 26, 2019
My condolence to the family.Rest in peace Wayne,you are remembered with fondness by many.
Jackie Berard
April 26, 2019
Thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
April 26, 2019
My condolences to the family on the loss of your loved one. May the God of comfort strengthen the family at this difficult time. (1 Thessalonians 4:14)
Thelma Doyon
April 26, 2019
Wayne you will be sadly missed. You were not only my brother-in-law, but also a great friend. We will miss you at all our family gatherings. It won't be the same with out you. Felling really sad.
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