Conesus: At age 69, Wayne passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at his home in Conesus, NY. He was born in Delhi, NY.
Those that were fortunate enough to know Wayne appreciated and shared his passion as an artist, a carver and creator of sculpture and his respect for nature. Wayne’s unique life as an artist, a collector and creator, a bee keeper, a gardener, growing garlic was shared amongst many close friends, and across the Finger Lakes region. Many may have known Wayne as the proud owner of Wayne’s Wash Wagon.
Wayne’s spirit lives on with all whom he has touched. A light breeze, an afternoon sun, a view across the horizon of a field…Wayne shall bring us all a smile.
Wayne is predeceased by his mother; Jane E. Bryan. Survived by his father Victor P. Bryan of Zephyrhills, FL, his siblings; Connie B. Simoneau of Zephyrhills, FL, Lucy M. Bryant of Brocton, NY, and Lynn E. Bryan of Portland, NY, 5 Nieces, 5 great nieces, 3 great nephews along with many close friends.
In keep with Wayne’s wishes, no formal funeral services will take place. To continue Wayne’s spirit of volunteerism and participation with the local food pantry and CLEAN recycling center please contribute to your local volunteer organizations. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Dear Uncle Vic & Cousins Connie, Lucy and Lynn —
We join you in sadness at Wayne’s passing, and we pray that your cherished memories of Wayne’s unique spirit, character, sense of humor and captivating conversations may also lift your spirits. I always looked forward to seeing Wayne, and hearing what he had to say about just about anything, as he always had a unique and unpredictable perspective, that was compelling and well thought out, and especially enjoyable if it ran counter to what everyone else thought!
I have so enjoyed the special time that I have spent with Wayne this fall and over the past several years. He called me a couple of weeks ago — since he doesn’t do text messages and I had sent him several — and we continued our great conversations about politics, golf courses, mechanical repairs, and he told me about his condition and the plans that he had made. His hopefulness and confidence gave me confidence as well!
Even though we connected recently primarily during funerals, Wayne found the time to have deep conversations and to make an impact in a great way. As you know, one never knew what Wayne might say or do next, but it sure was great fun and great learning to wait and listen and watch! I remember the looks of astonishment and fear on the faces of my kids when Wayne explained his self-administered bee sting treatments to his ankle, his back, his fingers or wherever he needed a dose of pain/numbing/healing! We all chose instead to enjoy the honey he brought, yet none of us has yet tried his medicinal bee sting treatments. Someday I may!
Wayne also explained to me the logic of his golf game and why he chooses to play “left handed” for the greater accuracy. He noted that right handers generally “over-push” with their strong arm, but can be more accurate and consistent using that arm for pulling (with left handed clubs). Maybe he is correct?
And I admit that I really didn’t grasp the extent of what he had done on his property with not just his bees and mechanical projects, but the landscaping, ponds, art works and an actual golf course visible on Google Earth! https://earth.google.com/web/@42.75325354,-77.70102598,363.50780814a,824.40403163d,35y,0.0032178h,2.41678021t,-0r
Wayne loved to make his own path — or his own golf course, and he can look down and smile at his creation! He will be greatly missed.
Love,
Cousin Dan & Tray, Sayle, Tyler, Jackson, Jamie
Wayne was my first bee keeping mentor, I learned so much from him – He freely offered his time educating me through lengthy phone calls spontaneous visits to my farm. I will miss him.
I just read of the passing of Wayne. I am totally shocked and saddened and wish his family sincere condolences. My garlic patch is because of Wayne. RIP my friend.
We’ve known Wayne for 25yrs, and he was a good friend and neighbor. Always ready to smile and talk and talk and talk. If you look around the neighborhood you can see the many rock walls and patios made from the bedrock he dug up while building his golf course.
Our sympathies to his family.
Wayne will be deeply missed in our community. Praying for your family.
Julie and Jerry
Wayne will be deeply missed by all of us at Sent By Ravens he was here with us every Saturday breaking down and collecting the cardboard to then take to the Recycle center!! He always came delivering his garlic and his AWESOME honey!! Always ready to help anyone and I knew If I did”t know something I would just ask Wayne!! He would know!! Always smiling, Always helping, rest now our wonderful friend.. Tracy & all the Sent By Ravens Volunteers
Wayne was a good friend of my brother Dan. They are sharing stories together now. Our sympathy to his family and friends.
My condolences to the Bryan family. Wayne was a jack of all trades ready to joke or discuss anything. RIP Wayne.
Wayne was a good friend to my brother Dan. They are swapping stories together now. Our sympathy to his family and friends.