Wayne A. Moody

RUTLAND - Wayne A. Moody, 75, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 26, 2018. He was born in York, Maine the son of Ernest F. and Eleanor A. (Costello) Moody.

Wayne was a graduate of Wells High School with the class of 1962 and went on to attend Southern Maine Vocational Institute. It was while working at a Naval Civil Engineering lab in California that he met the love of his life, Mary Kaythran "Cathy" (Traylor) of Oxnard, CA. The couple soon married and lived in Maine for several years before settling in Rutland. He had worked for Yankee Engineering and Testing Co. where he enjoyed a successful career and leaves many close friends and coworkers.

Wayne had many interests and passions including sports, the outdoors and above all his family. He enjoyed attending family gatherings and engaging with his relatives in video games, toys and books. Wayne had been a key participant in Rutland Little League, having served as a President, Coach and Umpire over several years. He also enjoyed the annual Rutland Lions Club Golf Tournament as well as the Curling Tournament. Wayne played in a softball league with his wife and sons and had joined them in a candlepin bowling league as well.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Mary Kaythran (Traylor) Moody; his sons, Eric L. Moody and his wife, Becky and Jon A. Moody and his wife, Beth all of Rutland; eight grandchildren, Shayla, Dominic, Bella, Caleb, Hunter, Billy, Justin and AJ . He was predeceased by his brother-in-law, Billy Traylor.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 4 to 8 pm on Friday, November 30th at Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. A funeral service honoring and celebrating Wayne's life will be held at 10 am on Saturday, December 1st at First Congregational Church of Rutland, 264 Main St., Rutland. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Be like Brit Foundation Inc. www.belikebrit.org . To share a memory or offer a condolence visit, please visit Wayne's tribute wall.