Amherst, Wayne W. Lannon, 80, of Amherst, husband of Pauline Lannon, died August 8, 2017.

Born on January 2, 1937 in Northampton, Wayne was the son of Gordon and Margaret Campbell Lannon.  He attended Amherst schools.  He served in the army 1960-1962 and was stationed in Anchorage, AL. 

Wayne (Tippy) admired classic and antique cars and frequented local car shows.  He  could tell you the make and model of any car that came by.  He was also an avid card player and competed in many Pitch tournaments and enjoyed early morning get togethers with friends at Kelly’s restaurant.

Wayne was predeceased by his brother Tom.  He leaves behind sister, Lois Logan of South Yarmouth, Ma.  He leaves two sons, Michael and wife, Lori of Easthampton and Matthew and wife, Kelly, of Amherst.  Also granddaughter, Haley of Los Angeles, Ca.

Tippy was employed with Paige’s Chevrolet (Classic Chevrolet) for more than 50 years and more recently helped with deliveries at Atkins Farms.

Calling hours will be at the Douglass Funeral Service Sunday, August 13, from 3 – 6. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10am, Monday, August 14, at St. Brigid’s church in Amherst with burial at St Brigid’s Cemetery to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Recreation Department of the Holyoke Soldiers Home, 110 Cherry St., Holyoke, Ma 01040-2829.