Wayne R. Lanthier, 57
Dan McClelland
Wayne R. Lanthier, 57, of Tupper Lake passed away unexpectedly Saturday October 8, 2016 at his home.
Born January 11, 1959 in Saranac Lake, he was the sonof Wilfred and Naoma (Stevens) Lanthier. Wayne grew up in Tupper Lake and attended local schools. He worked in the woods with his uncles, Donald and George Lanthier. He later went on to work construction, and an injury in the early 1990's led to an early retirement. Wayne's hobbies were, snowmobiling, boating and fast cars. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and especially his grand children.
He is survived by his parents, longtime companion Melissa Breault, two daughters; Jessica Lavalley and her husband Lyndon, Tiffany Lanthier, one son Wayne J. Lanthier and his wife Krysten, one granddaughter Hailey and a grandson Benjamin. He is also survived by two brothers- John and his wife Becky of Iowa, Alan and his wife Lilly of Japan, one sister Loretta Perham and her husband Chip. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
There will be no calling hours. A gathering in Wayne's memory is scheduled for 1p.m. Wednesday, October 12. at the VFW.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Tri-Lakes Humane Society.
Arrangements are with the Stuart-Fortune-Keough funeral home.