Wesley W. Yando

Pawtucket

Yando, Wesley W., Jr., 91, of Pawtucket and Jamestown, RI passed away on Dec. 10th at home. He was the owner of the former Braided Rug and Specialties Co. in Pawtucket, where he worked with his Dad for many years.  He was the husband of the late Betsey B. Yando and was with Lorri J. Spooner for the past 21 years.  He was the son of the late Wesley and Margaret (Butler) Yando.  He is survived by Lorri Spooner and his three children Sue Newbauer (Dick Bray) of Saunderstown; Jack Yando (Maarit) of Seekonk, MA and James "Cork" Yando (Fatemeh Collins) of Louisville, KY as well as his five grandchildren and a great granddaughter.  Wes graduated from Hope High School and Brown University, class of 1945.  His college years were interrupted by serving in the Army Air Corps  (Meteorology Division) during World War II.  He was an active member of Central Congregational Church for more than fifty years, serving as a deacon and key positions on several committees.  He sang with the University Glee Club for nearly thirty years and the Jamestown Men's Chorus for several seasons.  Throughout his life he enjoyed working with antique clocks and travelling.  A Memorial service will be held at the Historic Chapel at Swan Point Cemetery on December 28th at 10:00AM for friends and family.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to: Central Congregational Church, 296 Angell Street, Providence, RI 02906.