DEXTER and RIPLEY – Wayne Roger Melvin, 58, went to be with the Lord Oct. 11, 2005. He was born Nov. 13, 1946, in Dover-Foxcroft, a son of Reginald and Dorothea (Smart) Melvin. He was a self-employed auto restorer. Wayne is survived by his wife, Nancy (Schultz) Melvin of Ripley; a son, Reginald Melvin and fiance, Wynette Schultz of Ripley; sisters, Maxine and husband, Francis Brawn, of Dover-Foxcroft; Geraldine and husband, Hubert Tremblay; Debbie and husband, Michael Woodbury, all of Dexter; a stepdaughter, Tia and fiance, Justin Limoges of Garland; his mother-in-law, Joan Lizotte; a sister and brother-in-law, Diana and Darrell Haskell of Manchester, N.H.; many grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Leon V. and Ruth Melvin. A graveside committal service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Dexter. A family gathering will be held at the Tremblay residence after the committal. Those who wish may contribute in his memory to the American Cancer Society, One Main Street, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, 61 Main St., Dexter.
WAYNE R. MELVIN
