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Wayne Pinkham Obituary
Paxton - Wayne Pinkham, 71, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2017 at UMass Memorial Medical Center – Memorial Campus. Born in Augusta, Maine, Wayne was the son of the late Everett L. and Marion M. (Buzzell) Pinkham and lived over 50 years in Paxton.
Wayne was a graduate of Wachusett Regional High School, class of 1964. After graduating high school, he honorably served his country for several years in the U.S. Navy Reserve. Wayne worked in sales at local auto part stores including CT Auto Parts in Worcester and most recently, Fisher Auto Parts in Holden.
He enjoyed rebuilding and working on vintage cars, and in the winter, attended many ice car racing events. He attended the First Congregational Church of Paxton, and will be remembered for his sense of humor, quick wit, independent spirit and love for animals.
He leaves his sister, Leslie D. Pinkham of Worcester, several cousins and many close friends.
Relatives and friends will honor Wayne's life by attending a visiting hour from 12 noon to 1 pm. on Tuesday, January 16, at Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden, followed by a funeral service at 1 pm. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit
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Early in the morning. Joe, Wayne & Danielle, Block Island Ferry Terminal, Narragansett, Rhode Island 10-2-2017
John Consiglio
January 16, 2018
Early in the morning. John, Wayne & Danielle, Block Island Ferry Terminal, Narragansett, Rhode Island 10-2-2017
John Consiglio
January 16, 2018
Wayne sharing a smile with good friend Danielle aboard the Block Island, Rhode Island Ferry, 10-2-2017
John Consiglio
January 16, 2018
CAROLYN ROOT
January 16, 2018
RIP my friend Peace be with you on your next journey.
Carolyn and David Root
Rutland, MA
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keith miles
January 15, 2018
you will be missed,rest in peace
John Consiglio
January 14, 2018
Wayne Pinkham
8-4-1946 - 1-8-2018
Rest in Peace, Wayne.
It's never good-bye -
it's until we meet again.
Wayne on the Beach at Block Island, Rhode Island with Good Friends, 10-2-2017
John Consiglio
January 14, 2018
Wayne Pinkham aboard the Block Island, Rhode Island Ferry, 10-2-2017
John Consiglio
January 14, 2018
Wayne with Good Friends aboard the Block Island Ferry, 10-2-2017
John Consiglio
January 14, 2018
Aboard the Block Island, Rhode Island Ferry, 10-2-2017
John Consiglio
January 14, 2018
Steven Walls
January 14, 2018
Rest in peace my friend.
Bernie Melican
January 14, 2018
Farewell old friend from long, long ago
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