Wayne B Paye

Wayne B Paye obituary, Newbury, VT

Wayne B Paye

Wayne Paye Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ricker Funeral Home & Cremation Care of Woodsville on Feb. 24, 2026.
Wayne B Paye, 75, passed away on February 17th at his home in Newbury, Vermont. Born on July 11, 1950, in Woodsville, NH, he was the youngest of six children to David Harold Paye and Mary Margaret (Benoit). Wayne married Bernice E. Smith on March 7, 1970, in Newbury, and together they raised Forrest, Carroll, and Tracy. He dedicated most of his life to working in road construction.

Wayne is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 56 years, Bernice; his three children; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his brothers Wilfred and Delmar; and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents and three brothers, Rodney, John, and Richard.

In accordance with Wayne's wishes, there will be no services.

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