MALP Newsline Fall 2024 | Page 19

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Wayne Mezitt ( 1943-2024 )
Wayne Mezitt peacefully passed away on July 18 , 2024 , after a short illness , surrounded by family . He grew up in Hopkinton and earned his BA and MBA from Cornell University . After college , Wayne went to work at the family business , Weston Nurseries . Wayne ' s horticultural legacy spans more than six decades . His dedication to hybridizing and growing plants played a pivotal role in making Weston Nurseries , one of New England ' s largest and most successful nurseries , now in its 101st year and run by the fourth generation . A longtime member of MALP , Wayne enjoyed being involved with many organizations and was well-known throughout the industry . He was a true leader in the sense that he brought unlimited energy to untold numbers of individuals and organizations . Donations may be made to the Massachusetts Horticultural Society or Worcester Country Horticultural Society . The full obituary is available at www . ChesmoreFuneralHome . com

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