Wayne Wooley

April 16, 1943 – October 8, 2009

NATICK - Wayne Carl Wooley, 66, died peacefully in the comfort of his family on October 8, 2009 following a period of declining health. He was born in Waltham on April 16, 1943 the son of the late Robert K. and Florence E. (Taylor) Wooley.

Wayne is survived by his brother, Brian K. Wooley and his wife Judith F. Wooley of Natick. Uncle of Kristine W. Herold of Glastonbury, CT, and Kenneth B. Wooley and his wife Deborah Wooley of Derry, NH. Great Uncle to Curtis B. and Taylor G. Herold of Glastonbury, CT. Also survived by several cousins.

Wayne spent his formative years in Natick and graduated from Natick High School with the Class of 1961. He received his Masters of Education in English and History from the University of MA in Amherst. He had a long career as an English and History teacher at Natick High School before retiring.

For many years, he was the former owner of the Wolfeboro Inn and the Bittersweet Restaurant both in Wolfeboro, NH. He loved his career in the restaurant business as an owner, manager and chef and the many people he met.

He was associated with the Drama Workshop of Natick and served as a producer and director for many of their productions. He loved history and especially meeting people from all walks of life.

Visitations will be held on Friday, Oct. 16, 2009 from 4:00 to 7:00 at the John C. Bryant Funeral Home, 56 Pemberton Road, (OFF ROUTE 30), Cochituate Village, Wayland. A service will follow visitations at 7:00 pm.

Interment will be private for his family only.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in Wayne’s memory sent to Care Alternatives Hospice, 181 Cedar Hill Road, Marlborough, MA 01752 would be appreciated.