JEFFERSON - Wayne A. Boudle, 68, died at home, Tuesday evening, August 16, 2016, after a long and painful two year battle with cancer. His partner of 26 years, Alayne Fuhrman, was by his side.
Wayne was born in Lancaster on June 23, 1948, the son of Cleo W. and Lucille (Couture) Boudle. For most of his life he has lived in the North Country residing in Jefferson for 35-40 years. He graduated from high school in Connecticut and served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. For 37 years he worked for Isaacson Steel as a welder and a fitter. Wayne enjoyed many outdoor activities including hiking, fishing, cross country skiing, downhill skiing, archery, boating, snowshoeing and gardening.
At the Happy Face Place Daycare Wayne was affectionately known by the children as "Bumpah". He spent many hours taking the kids on short hikes, fishing, and swimming. For a time before his illness he was a local school bus driver, a job he really enjoyed.
He was a member of the John W. Weeks VFW Post 3041 in Lancaster.
Survivors include his longtime companion Alayne A. Fuhrmann of Jefferson; his son David Boudle of Boston; brothers Garvin and Danny Boudle; sisters, Sandra DeVillar, Lilla Witfield, Barbara Day, Frenda Morton, Darleen Richards, Lonnie Bazzano, Marleen Lamb, and Carolyn Boudle; his stepchildren, Kathy, Annemarie, Rocco, Greg and their families; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; and several cousins including his closest cousin and friend Rodney Boudle.
A memorial service will be held Saturday September 17
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at 4:00 PM at St. Johns Methodist Church in Jefferson. Reverend Richard Boyden, pastor, will officiate.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to
American Cancer Society, New England Division 121 Connor Way, Suite 420 Williston, Vermont 05495-1460