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Mahar Funeral Home - Hoosick Falls

43 Main Street

Hoosick Falls, New York

Wayne Trimm Obituary

Name: Visitation for Wayne Trimm
Start: 2017-06-17T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-06-17T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Mahar Funeral Home - Hoosick Falls

Hoosick Falls, NY - Wayne Trimm, our region's John James Audubon, died on June 2nd in Hoosick Falls, NY at age 94.

Through his beautiful paintings of birds and animals, Wayne brought the outdoors indoors. Using his paintings as a starting point, he was able to explain how all things on planet Earth are interrelated and interdependent. During his 75 year career as an artist-scientist, he taught young and old about the environment, and about the ecosystems upon which all life depends. Best of all, he inspired many people to go outside and see Nature for themselves.

Wayne is survived by his wife Melodee James, his sons Steve Trimm of Albany, NY, Tracy Trimm of Greenfield, MA, grandchildren Arielle Ewell, Kerry Kazmierowicztrimm and Dylan Kazmierowicztrimm, great grandchildren Elijah Ewell and Bella Ewell. He is also survived by his chosen daughters Violet Washburn and Edwina Lambert and chosen grandson Cooper Washburn. Wayne was predeceased by his wife, Lynn Trimm and son, Lancelee James Trimm.

SERVICES: Visiting hours will be on Saturday, June 17th from 3:00 - 7:00 pm, at the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090. A Celebration of Wayne's life is being planned. More information will be available on June 17th and on the website: [email protected].

In lieu of flowers, go for a walk among the flowers. And send a donation in Wayne's memory to: Friends of Five Rivers, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar, NY 12054.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Bennington Banner from Jun. 3 to Jun. 13, 2017.

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Terri Burdick

June 17, 2017

Beautiful obituary Melodee..... beautiful life!

Michele (Wieczerzak) Rooney

June 16, 2017

Dear Melodee,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I think of you often and of all the knowledge and compassion you shared with me and all of your students at Hackett Middle School. I loved when Wayne would come to school accompanied by his beautiful birds and art work. He was one in a million.

Alan Mapes

June 15, 2017

I remember Wayne as such an active person and constantly working. On a work trip with him, I woke up at 7 AM to find that Wayne had been up for 2 hours or more, exercising, then working on a painting project for the magazine. He lived life to the fullest. Rest in peace...

Alan Mapes

June 15, 2017

I remember Wayne as a tireless worker. Traveling with him for work, I woke up at 7 AM to find that Wayne had been up for at least 2 hours, went for a walk and worked on a painting. Wayne was always engaged and purpose-driven, yet had time to help anyone. Rest in peace.

June 15, 2017

Melodee, Ken:

A life well lived.....Hope you are both doing well....

Pat Robelotto

Michele Frazier

June 15, 2017

Melodee I'm so sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. I'm thinking of you and your family ~ Michele

Richard and Mary Margaret Bromirski

June 13, 2017

Dear Melodee and the Trimm Family,

Rick and I are so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful friend. No matter when we saw him he would always smile and be friendly. Our son John still has the wonderful sketch that Wayne did for him oh so many years ago!!! His love of nature and his family and friends will always remain in the hearts of all that knew him. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Mike Cavanaugh

June 12, 2017

I worked with Wayne for many years at DEC and really enjoyed his artistry, even more so, the man. Wayne was always available for advice or just a casual chat. Rest in Peace, my friend.

Marty Preston

June 9, 2017

The one word that resounds to me about Wayne Trimm is giving. I was honored to have known him and the Trimm family from the 1960s to present. Artist, teacher, lover of the environment and a good human being. Your passing is morned but your legacy will always be that great shining light.

Wayne Jones

June 7, 2017

My deepest sympathy to Melodee and the Trimm Family. Wayne was a big influence on my life, first when I was a youngster, through his work in the Conservationist Magazine. Later I knew him as a leader for conservation and education in the field of bowhunting. I first met Wayne when I attended ESF (then the College of Forestry) and shot on an archery team with his son, Tracy. After that, Wayne and I worked together as fellow members of archery organizations, and later when I came to work at DEC, where his knowledge and talents were much appreciated in the development of the Bowhunter Education Program. After he retired from DEC he remained active in the program, freely donating his time, knowledge and talents. I'll always remember how he pursued his interests in a big way, but with humility. He made major contributions without seeking recognition. The examples he set, as well as the art that he left us, will live on.

Rosemarie Rogers

June 6, 2017

Wayne and Melodee have been very special neighbors to the Ray and Joan Rogers family for many, many years!! I will always remember his owl in the barn, .... He and my Mom often visited and had a love of animals in common. Great friends, wonderful neighbors!! Peace to you, Wayne and comfort for you, Melodee!!

Carolyn Bradley

June 4, 2017

Wayne was a talented artist, lover of nature, kind and gentle man. I am glad I knew him. Rest in Peace, Wayne.

Geoff & Janice Gantter

June 3, 2017

I never knew my Uncle Wayne well. As a result, I have "snapshot" memories of him...such as when he invited a couple of us nephews to walk with him as he did an archery trail at a local park, years ago. He never missed.
My most recent memory was a few years ago when he and two of my cousins met my wife and I at the Altamont Old Songs festival for a day of music and talk. That was a good time.
Wayne lived a wonderful life, doing just what he wanted while enriching the world with his paintings and drawings. I am proud to have been related to him.

Geoffrey Trimm Gantter

Laurie Malm

June 3, 2017

Our heart is heavy for the passing of such a wonderfully talented and totally loved man. So glad we had the chance to get to know you! God bless with all our prayers. Your smile will forever be in my heart!

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