He was born in Rumford on February 17, 1953 a son of Joseph and Estella (Jaros) Petrie.
Wayne was educated in Rumford schools and was a graduate of Rumford High School.
He was a communicant of Parish of the Holy Savior and was the organist and choir director at St. Theresa’s for many years and sang in the choir at St. John’s.
He worked as the activity director at Horizon’s Unlimited for over 20 years and as a CRMA at Rumford Community Home, until his health failed.
Wayne enjoyed playing the piano, making all occasion cakes, following all sports and playing Bingo.
Surviving are his sisters, Priscilla Prevost and husband Dave of Rumford, and Gloria Provencher and husband Terrance of Rumford; brothers, David Petrie and wife Margaret of Attleboro, MA, Mark Petrie and wife Teresa of Rumford, and Gary Petrie and wife Deanna of Rumford; a sister in law, Nancy Petrie Dupont of NH; many nieces and nephews; a godchild Kristyn Endler of FL, and many special friends at the Somerset Apartments.
He was predeceased by his parents and a brother Bernard Petrie.