Wayne D. Lynum

Wayne D. Lynum was born on April 1, 1968 in Niagara Falls, NY. He was predeceased by his parents, Edward M. Lynum and Mildred L. Lynum and a brother Winston E. Lynum (Catherine).

He is survived by four siblings Joyce L. Frett (Eugene), Hazel J. Sealey (Martin), Warren D. Lynum (Connie), and Laura E. Lynum (Delancey). Wayne was the doting uncle of Marcus K. Sealey, Lew Frett (Caitlin), Marti J. Sealey-Hicks (Glenn Jr) , and Frankie B. Burdick-Frett (Jared). He was delighted to have 2 young grand nephews and a grand niece. Wayne also leaves behind his longtime close friends Bernard Smith and Brian Hunt, along with numerous relatives and friends. 

Wayne’s was a life well lived. He was a quiet man, a loving and generous man and a jack of all trades. When it came to his family, Wayne had a knack for picking the perfect gifts, decorating for Christmas and making all of the family favorite recipes in honor of the ancestors. He graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1986 with honors and several college scholarships including a full scholarship to Loyola. It was while in high school that he developed a passion for nature photography for which he won several awards. Over the years Wayne acquired an impressive music collection and spent countless hours listening, remastering and preserving the music that he loved. He was also an avid gardener, animal lover, baker, brew master and wine maker who loved smoking meats and making his own sausages. He was employed at the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission. 

A private memorial will be held at the convenience of the family. Donations in Wayne’s memory may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute or a charity of your choice. 

Private Services held at convenience of his family.

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