LACONIA ---- Wayne Charles Watkins, 77, passed away Wednesday, August, 20, 2025 at Laconia Rehabilitation Center, Laconia.
Wayne was born on May, 24, 1948, in Laconia, the son of the late Charles A. and Florence (Suroweic) Watkins.
He graduated from Laconia High School and entered the Army where he was stationed in Germany.
After he left the Army, he came home and drove heavy trucks with Heads Electric, where he met Rose. After her passing, he worked for Jim Piscopo, JH Lyman & Sons, and Nutter Construction.
Wayne enjoyed life to the fullest. He rode his motorcycle, danced and met many people, who later became his friends. He enjoyed home cooked meals at Grace and Ed’s and enjoyed holidays with the Ottos. He frequently was seen with his good buddy Eddie at vintage car shows. He loved talking about his grandkids.
Wayne is survived by his daughter, Angela Paul of Tilton and her three children; Franchesca Perry, Logan Comeau, and Annabella Moses, and niece Heidi Watkins of Virginia Beach, VA. In addition to his parents and Rose, Wayne is predeceased by his brothers, Wendell and Gary.
His good friend Eddie was there until the end to carry out his wishes. He wanted to be buried next to Rose and to let everyone know, “See you in the fast lane.”
Wayne touched all who met him.
There will be no calling hours.
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, August, 29, 2025 at 10:00am in Bayside Cemetery, Laconia, NH.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 1:00pm at the Rod and Gun Club, 358 S. Main Street, Laconia.
For those who wish, the family suggests to do something fun on the weekend and think of Wayne.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services/603Cremation.com, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.