Earle N. Welch Sr.

WAYNE – Earle N. Welch Sr., 88, of Wayne passed away at home on Nov. 21, 2023. He was born in Augusta on July 24, 1935, the son of Norman and Frances (Cady) Welch.

He married Gladys D. Baker in Windsor, on Aug. 31, 1963, and shared 38 loving years with her.

Earle was a self-taught, lifelong mechanic who was able to fix almost anything with an engine and was truly a simple man. In his free time, he loved hunting, fishing, dancing, and gardening. Earle was often found helping others with anything that he was called on for.

In addition to his parents, Earle is predeceased by his wife, as well as four brothers and three sisters.

Earle leaves behind his two sisters, Alice Baxter and Norma Welch, three sons, Earle Welch Jr., Carl Welch and his wife Beth, James Welch and his wife Jill, and daughter, Roxanne Zwaga and her husband Chris. As well as several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Earle’s visitation will be held on Tuesday November 28 from 10-11 a.m., with a funeral service to follow, beginning at 11 a.m., at Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home, 1 Church Street, Augusta. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited.

Arrangements are in the care of Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home and Cremation Care, One Church St., Augusta, where memories, condolences and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of our website at http://www.khrfuneralhomes.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to any charity of your choice.