Wayne J. Rawding

DANVERS- Wayne J. Rawding, 64, died peacefully on Monday, October 11, 2021 surrounded by his family following a long battle with cancer at the Lahey Burlington Hospital. Born in Salem on June 27, 1957, he was the son of the late Eva (Richards) and Francis Rawding. Wayne was a lifelong resident of Danvers and a graduate of Danvers High School. He had college degrees from Graham Community College and North Shore Community College and had worked towards a degree in computer science at Salem State College. Wayne spent his younger years lifeguarding and teaching swim lessons at the Danvers YMCA. He had been a counselor at the Wreath House in Middleton and enjoyed working with children and troubled youth. In later years, Wayne was employed by Moynihan Lumber in Beverly before working at both Stop & Shop and Lowes in Danvers. Wayne enjoyed his work and developed friendships with his coworkers. Wayne was a private, quiet person, who valued his family and friendships. He had a great sense of humor and loved the outdoors, gardening, animals and music. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Laureen and Russell Bates of NH, his niece, Kristen Bates of CA and nephew, William Bates of CO. His Funeral Service will be held at 10AM on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers. Burial will follow in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Lake St., Peabody. Visitation will be held from 5-8PM on Friday, October 15, 2021 in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Wayne’s name to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.