He was born in Rumford Maine on August 2, 1947 a son of Melvin and Agnes (Witham) Harkness.
Wayne was a graduate of Mexico High School Class of 1966. Following graduation he enlisted in the US Army serving from 1966 to 1969 in the Vietnam War Honorably discharged with the rank of SP5. At the age of 55 he received and Associates Degree from CMCC.
Wayne was a member of the United Bikers of Maine and loved to play Santa Claus on the Annual Bikers Toy Run each year. He would also go to Walmarts from Augusta to Mexico, do private parties, and fundraisers for the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital.
Surviving are his wife Denise (Morin) Harkness of Rumford; a son Patrick Harkness and wife Maria of Dixfield; a daughter Tami Vradenburgh and husband Ralph of Rumford; daughter in law Sara Harkness of Augusta; a brother Bruce Harkness of Rumford; ten grandchildren, Brittani, Araya, Teddy, Chelsey, Shawn, D.J., Dominick, Patrick Jr., Carolyn and Phoebe; two great grandchildren Mason and Sophia; and a very best friend Byron Ouellette and wife Rhonda of Mexico.
He was predeceased by his parents and two sons, Matthew and Lucius Harkness.
