HOLLISTON – Wayne R. Frigard, 54, of Holliston, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2002. He was the husband of Beth (Edson) Frigard.

Born in Worcester, a son of the late Wilho and Elizabeth (Wheeler) Frigard, he was a resident of Holliston for the past 23 years.

Mr. Frigard was a graduate of Nipmuc Regional High School, Colgate University, Class of 1970, and Northeastern Law School, Class of 1976. He was an attorney with Rubin and Rudman of Boston for the past five years. He previously was an attorney for the Boston Edison Company for 16 years.

Mr. Frigard was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Germany. He served on the board of directors of the Massachusetts U.C.C., served on the board of deacons, was a moderator for the First Congregational Church of Holliston and was a member of Grace Church in Framingham. He served on the Holliston Conservation Committee and for many years coached for the Holliston Youth Soccer Association.

Besides his wife, he leaves three sons, Aaron E. Frigard of Boston, Samuel E. Frigard of Oakland, Calif., and Nathan E. Frigard of Holliston; a sister, Linda R. Barringer and her husband, John H., of Oakham; two nieces and a nephew.

A memorial service will be held Friday, Aug. 16, at 10 a.m., at the First Congregational Church, Washington Street, Holliston. The Rev. Richard G. Leavitt and the Rev. Andrea Wyatt will officiate.

Calling hours will be Thursday, Aug. 15, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Chesmore Funeral Home (www.chesmorefuneralhome.com), 854 Washington St., Rte. 16, Holliston.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wayne R. Frigard Memorial Fund, c/o Fleet Bank, 747 Washington St., Holliston, MA 01746.