Obituary of Clayton James Wayman

STAMFORD Clayton James Wayman, 93, Stamford, born in Glen on Nov. 8, 1918, joined his Lord on May 13, 2012. Proudly, he served his country in World War II, with the 151st Truck Company throughout Ireland, England, France and Germany. He received several medals for service rendered his country. His separation from four years service was on Dec. 7, 1945. He was a respected mechanic specialist in the United States Army. His mechanical knowledge was put to quick use in his civilian life on his return home as he was quickly hired and then worked 21 years at A.W. Demarest and Sons, Prospect Dairy as a service manager and plant engineer and Scotch Valley Bowling Lanes. He worked at Smalley's Theater in Stamford, meeting famous entertainers like Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. Clayt worked for Times Union, NAPA and upon retirement, the Village of Stamford. Clayt married Ellen Mae Clapper of Gilboa on Jan. 3, 1948. He and Ellen bought a home in Stamford and raised their four children, Chris, Karen, Art and Ted. His dedication to his wife and children was obvious to all who knew him. He cherished his home and the joy that his family and friends brought him. He wrote beautiful letters to his brothers and sisters, and love poems to his beloved wife. He was a wonderful storyteller and no one could tell a better joke. He created laughter with ease. He was honest and forthright and demanded the same in return. He enjoyed playing cards with his buddies and could bluff the best of them. He loved softball and baseball, whether playing on a softball league, coaching Little League or watching the Atlanta Braves on television, a dedicated fan. He loved all sports and taught his children to play by playing with them. His teaching was not limited to just the written game rules, but to abide by true sportsmanship. His best advise was "Do Good, Be Good, Always." He was good, always. Clayton is survived by his wife, Ellen Mae Clapper Wayman; his children, Chris (Kathy) Wayman, Leesburg, Va., Karen (Paul) Koerner Jr., Stamford, Arthur (Laura) Wayman of Delhi, and Theodore Wayman of Stamford; grandchildren, Bryan Wayman (Regina), James Wayman (Yvonne), Patrik Wayman, Kelly Carpenter, Paul Koerner III (Wanda), Sarah Koerner, Matthew Wayman, Adam Wayman and Claire Wayman; great-grandchildren, Devyn Ashley, Hunter, Carter, Suzanna, Rachel, Jordan, Daniel and Molly; sisters, Nola (Melvin) Barlow, Greenville, Waneta Porter, Stamford, Pat VanNortwick, South Kortright, Richard (Marie) Wayman, Grand Gorge; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his beloved mother and father, Ella Mae and Arthur Leroy Wayman; siblings, Harry Wayman, Virginia Conklin, Laura Wayman, Evelyn Drake, Shirley Scott and Robert Wayman. Clayton asked that his family celebrate his life privately and that prayers and contributions be made in his name to a charity of one's choice. Thank you to the doctors and nurses of A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital for their kindness and excellent care. Condolences for the family may be left online at www.macarthurfh.com. Arrangements are by the MacArthur Funeral Home of Hobart.