Wayne D. Donaghue, age 71, of Swanton, passed away peacefully at home in his sleep Thursday morning, January 1, 2015. He was born in Douglas, Oklahoma on October 10, 1943 to the late Rev. D.W. Donaghue and Helen (Higbee) Donaghue. Wayne was a 1961 graduate of Newark High School in Newark, OH. On August 20, 1966 he married Connie Meeks and she survives.
Wayne was a Vietnam War Veteran having served as a Chaplain’s Assistant with the U.S Army stationed in Korea. He attended The Ohio State University, Simpson College and played baseball for Huntington University graduating in 1966 with a degree in education. Wayne was a school teacher and basketball coach in Newark at Lincoln Junior High School and Central (Kennedy) Junior High School. He later was employed by Aetna Insurance for 10 years, Majestic Fireplace Co., Olan Mills and Sauder Woodworking before retiring. Wayne was a lifelong Buckeye fan and collector of H.O. scale trains. Other hobbies included woodworking, photography and videography.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Connie; daughter, Mieke (Lyle) Patrick; sisters, Betty (David) Stout of West Des Moines, Iowa, Carolyn (R. Stewart) Beck of Newark, OH, and Sharon (James) Bartoe of Buckeye Lake, OH; grandchildren, Annika, Evelyn and Drew Patrick and many loving nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com
