RUMFORD — Wayne P. Harkness, 64, of Hartford Street, died Monday, July 30, at his residence following a brief illness, with loving family at his side.

He was born in Rumford on Aug. 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 U.S. Army and served from 1966 to 1969 in the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged with the rank of SP5.

At age 55, he received an associate 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; 10 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.

You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the Harkness family by visiting their guest book at www.SGThibaultFuneralHome.com.