Wayne A. Machado

Wayne A. Machado, 72, of Lebanon, died on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford.

Born on April 29, 1952 to Fernando and Mildred (Catazone) Machado.  Grew up in Springvale and attended local schools, graduating from Sanford High School in 1970.  During his working life he owned and operated Total Enterprise and East Coast Recycling.  He also drove a school bus back in the 1970’s.  He was an avid car collector, accumulating over 400 vehicles over the years which he proudly displayed at the Oldie but Goodie Motor Museum on his property in Lebanon.  Wayne also collected baseball cards, matchbox cars, coins and anything else that he found interesting.  Everyone always said that Wayne had one of everything but his friend Paul said that he had at least two of everything!

Wayne always lived his life to the fullest.  In addition to his collections, he also enjoyed playing pool, spending time with family and friends and had a great love for animals, raising many different kinds over the years.  Wayne was an outgoing man with many friends.  He was neither a shy or subtle man and you always knew where you stood with him.  He loved his life and lived it on his terms without any regrets.  Wayne was always honest and fair, a loyal and dedicated friend. He was always up for another adventure. His passion, humor, and unwavering spirit will never be forgotten.

Wayne was predeceased by his father, Fernando Machado

Surviving are wife of 52 years, Diane Machado of Lebanon; two children, Tyson Machado and his wife Vicki of Portland and Leslie Bransfield and her husband Steve of Westford, Massachusetts; His mother, Millie Machado of Somersworth; four grandchildren, Lee and Anja Machado and Madeline and Olivia Bransfield; two siblings, Michael and Richard Machado; many nieces and nephews and his beloved dog, Meatball.

Arrangements for Wayne will be private.

Arrangements are under the direction of Black-Heald & Walker, Cremations, Funeral and Gatherings, Sanford-Springvale.