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3/27/2948
DIED
10/29/2024
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Wayne Stanhope Obituary
Wayne graduated from Robert E. Fitch Senior High School in Groton, in the Class of 1967. He served in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam era. Wayne had last worked as a bus driver for the Town of Killingly. He loved sports and music.
Wayne is survived by his daughter Heidi Macri of Niantic; his brother Van Stanhope; and sister Tracy Stanhope, both of Groton. He was predeceased by his brother Richard N. Stanhope.
All services will be private. Please visit www.byles.com to share a memory or condolence with the family.
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Valentino Fazi
December 3, 2024
Dear Stanhope family.........Wayne was one of my closest friends since we were very young. He was one of the nicest friends I ever had......in fact, we recently spoke on the phone hoping to meet for lunch, but he got ill a couldn´t make it......when I heard he passed I was heart broken.......Fair Winds and Following Seas my friend.........my deepest sympathy to Wayne´s Family.......
Michele Roma Ellis
November 19, 2024
So sorry to hear about Wayne. I remember the high school prom we all had attended. My condolences to the Stanhope family. Michele Roma Ellis
Ken S.
November 19, 2024
Wayne gone too soon. I will always remember Ginger Drive days.
Susan Davis
November 18, 2024
Van, Tracy and family. My sincere sympathy in the loss of your brother. I went to school with Van and then met Tracy working at Filene's. My husband worked with Rick at EB and shared lots of cool stories about him. My kind regards to you. Susan Walenczyk-Davis
Midge Hansley-Ingalls
November 18, 2024
Wayne I will never forget you! You were a constant figure in our home when I was a young girl growing up!! Van, Tracy everybody in the family, I am so sorry to hear about Wayne's passing. He was such a great guy and so much fun to be around. I'll never forget him! Reunited in heaven with my sister Colleen! Prayers for all!!
Betty Roarty
November 18, 2024
Wayne and I only new each other for eleven months, but became real close friends. He was such a great person, we talked at least five time a day. He made me laughter and smile a lot. I already miss his calls. He will be sadly missed. RIP Wayne.
Valentino Fazi
November 17, 2024
Wayne and I grew up together on Pleasant St. we were together every day . One of the nicest kids very easy going back in the day. I´ve been trying to get him to go to par 4 for lunch but he was feeling up to it. I guess it´s going be a lot longer trip now.
Wayne. You will be sadly missed my friend.
Condolences to the remaining family. R zip Wayne
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