FARMINGTON — Wendy Sue Haynes, 49, of Farmington, passed away Monday, Oct. 30, at Franklin Memorial Hospital. She was surrounded by her family and dear staff of LEAP.

Wendy was the daughter of Stanley and Myrna Haynes, born on Christmas Eve in 1967, at Rumford Community Hospital. In her youth, she lived at home and attended the Dixfield Seventh-day Adventist Church, Peru Elementary School, Hope Training School and the Elizabeth Levinson Institute.

Wendy moved to LEAP’s Franklin Heights at the age of 18, where she resided for 16 years. She enjoyed competing in the Special Olympics, car rides, camping, boating, reading, playing cards and music. Wendy later moved into her own home with her dear friend, Irene.

Her mobility certainly did not discourage her from participating in life. She was a daredevil and enjoyed amusement parks, a trip to Disney World, four-wheeling, snowmobiling and swimming. Wendy also loved the holidays and spending time with family, friends and staff.

Wendy attended the Work First community support program in Farmington. There she participated in volunteer projects for local nonprofits and reading to others at the library. She loved going to “work” and enjoying her many friends and special staff companions. Her co-workers will miss her beautiful personality, infectious giggle and year-round greetings of “Merry Christmas.”

Wendy is survived by her mother and father, Myrna and Stanley Haynes, of Peru; her three siblings, Todd Haynes of Peru, Jeffrey Haynes of East Dixfield, and Heidi Haylock of Hartford. She has two nephews, Max and Seth Haynes, six nieces, Ashley, Hunter and Rayne Haynes, Erin Shea, Ruby and Jade Haylock; four great-nephews, Ryder and Pearce Haynes, Arthur and Asher White.

Condolences may be sent for the family to www.adamsmcfarlane.com.

Wendy Sue Haynes

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