Wayne J. Brelsford
Date of Passing:
Wayne J. Brelsford, 77, of Circuit Drive, Riverside, died peacefully on October 26, 2024 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He was the loving husband of Francine M. (Iannucci) Brelsford.
Born in Providence, a son of the late William and Pauline (Chickering) Brelsford, he lived in Riverside for 49 years.
Mr. Brelsford was a Construction Supervisor for the former Providence Gas Co.-National Grid for over 20 years until retiring in 2009.
An avid golfer, he was a member of the Foster Country Club and enjoyed playing in tournaments.
Mr. Brelsford was a United States Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class. Being an ardent history buff, Wayne loved traveling to experience the history from the Terracotta Army in Xian, China to the shores of Normandy to the ruins of Pompei, he enjoyed every minute of his experiences.
Besides his wife of 49 years, he was a wonderful, kind and loving father to Jessica Brelsford of Riverside and the late Nathan W. Brelsford. He was a grandfather to Thomas and Paul Brelsford, Korey and Kevin Medeiros, Joseph and Ethan Villavicencio. He was the brother of William Brelsford and his wife Joyce of Pennsylvania and Patricia Brelsford Robbins of Florida.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday November 9, 2024 in the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside from 3-5 p.m. Flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Wayne’s memory to Tunnel to Towers, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306 would be deeply appreciated.
My condolences to you Fran for your loss. May he Rip.
I am so sorry, I did not know when i saw you in the store. Wayne was the best.
Fran and family we offer our condolences. We will keep Wayne in our prayers. Sorry for your loss.
Rest in peace my friend!
I was deeply saddend to hear about his passing. I enjoyed many years with him at the Gas Company, golf outings and Christmas get togethers. I will miss him. My condolences to you and your family.
Fran sorry for the loss of your husband my prays go out to you and your during this time.
I’m so sorry, Fran. I have such good memories as your former neighbor. Take care.
Fran and family, my condolences to you on your loss of Wayne. My family were your neighbors on Circuit Drive until my mom needed to move into assisted-living. May he rest in perpetual peace, and may God grant you strength to get through this difficult time.
Fran, I am very sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. I still smile as I remember the crush we had on each other in 8th grade (oh so many years ago). Treasure the memories and be kind to yourself as this new journey begins.
Fran and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working and golfing with Wayne, he was a true gentleman and a good friend. He will be missed by many.
So very sorry for your loss. Steve stopped by your home yesterday. Sorry he missed you Fran. May he rest in peace.
Fran, we’re so sorry to hear about Wayne’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences to you & the family. May God comfort you during this very difficult time.
Condolences to the Breslford family. Wayne was a pleasure to work with
Dear Fran and family, Like a shooting star across the sky, the most beautiful things are not ours to keep. It’s never easy to say good-bye, but hope it brings you comfort to know the light he shared will shine in your hearts forever. Love, Cindy
So very sorry to learn of Wayne’s passing. He was such a nice man and co worker at Prov Gas.
My condolences to the Brelsford family on your heartbreaking loss
Kathy Wall, Prov Gas
Thoughts and prayers for Fran, Jess, and the Grand boys 🙏
May Wayne rest in eternal peace with God’s blessings.
Fran and family, Sincere condolences. I met Wayne when he first came to Providence Gas. We worked together for decades. He was not only a fellow worker, but a dear friend. I enjoyed working, golfing and his friendship and
comradery. I always considered Wayne as one of the “good guys” in my life. I will miss him always, may he rest in peace in heaven above.
Fran,
I am so sorry for your loss. May your treasured memories uphold you during this difficult time.
Karen
Fran and Jessica,
Very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies.
Fran, I am so sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. please accept my condolences.
Fran so sorry for your loss. Sending hugs and prayers to you and your family.
Fran,
My condolences. He was a good man. I am in the hospital; otherwise I would help you with the funeral.
Uncle D
God speed my brother
Sincere condolences Fran. May your memories console you all.
Warmest wishes
Lynn and John Vargas
Dear Fran, I’m so sorry you are walking in my Boots. They become very heavy at times, but keep one upright and strong. Your Husband as is written in his BO was a very impressive man. Hard to let a person of that kind go, but you had the best of him and what he gave you. And also lucky was he to have had you. All My Love Judy Brescia
Fran, I am so sorry for your loss, thinking of you and your family. May he be at peace.
So very sorry Fran.
RIP
You will be missed my friend
You were the only one to yank it further into the woods on our golf outings in New Hampshire than me…
Condolences to all of the family….he was one of the “good” guys RIP my friend…see you soon
I’m so so sorry Fran my prayers and heartfelt condolences to you and your family !! When Friends pass it’s so hard to say goodbye 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
To Wayne’s family, I am sorry to hear about Wayne’s passing. We were friends and coworkers at the Providence Gas Company for many decades and much work and fun was had by all. Our Gas Company golf outings up in New Hampshire were added enjoyment and brought great memories.
With deepest sympathy,
Robert A. Bernalewski
Gas Company retired
I am deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your husband Wayne. Please accept my sincere condolences and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you find comfort and strength in the memories you shared with Wayne. With heartfelt condolences.
Shelly Ramos Paine
Dear Fran,
I am so sorry – my heart goes out to you and your family. May your husband rest in eternal peace.
Fran and Jess:
Terrible news. Sorry for your loss. Lots of good memories with him.
Mike Farley
OMG… So sorry to see this. May he RIP.
Fran so sorry for your loss of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Fran, Terry and I are saddened to hear this. Whenever we hear of the passing of a friend, we feel all to often, sorrow for not having made the time to communicate more w the deceased. Please know that our thoughts and prayers go out to his soul, and to you, your family and all of his friends and loved ones.
I’m so sorry Mrs.Brelsford, Jessica and the entire family.
Fran
My condolences to you and the family I remember all the fun times we use to have lots of laughs and cookouts and travel together I know he’s going to find a slot machine somewhere in heaven
To the Brelsford Family, I am so sorry for your loss.He was always a Gentleman to work with in th 35+ years I have known him. May he Rest in Peace and God Bless Him.
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So sorry for your loss. Marie has shared so many fond stories with me about your beautiful family. He was an awesome guy who created such a lovely family