Wayne Albert Kline, 51, of Stratford died January 23. He was the son of Joan and Tim Kline of Fairfield. Born in Norwalk on May 25, 1965, he grew up with three siblings, whom he loved and who loved him dearly.

In addition to his parents, his son, Jesse Kline of Sebago, Maine; his siblings and their spouses, Lori "Beaner" and Jay Swindon of Sandy Hook, Leslie Cichon Allen of Milford, and Earl and Carol Kline of Casco, Maine; his girlfriend, Sara Perez, and her daughter, Victoria, of Stratford; three nephews; and four nieces survive Mr Kline.

He graduated from Andrew Warde High School and was a logger in Maine for several years before his return to Fairfield. Mr Kline was the owner of WK Painting and Remodeling.

His loves were listening to tapes of God's word and volunteering at Black Rock Church. He also enjoyed a sunny day at the beach, traveling, and spending time with his family.

A service celebrating Mr Kline's life and his entrance into Heaven will be on Tuesday, January 31, at 7 pm, at Black Rock Church, 3685 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield. A private burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery, 1530 Bronson Road, Fairfield.

For more information or to sign an online guest registry, visit spearmillerfuneralhome.com.