Brian James Kaufman, 45, of Wayland, formerly of Ashland MA passed away unexpectedly Wed. Aug. 9th.  He was the son of Michael and Barbara (Fitzsimmons) Kaufman.  Brian was the loving husband of 15 years to Sara (Yunker) Kaufman.  A graduate of Ashland High School Class of 1996, he was self-employed with Kaufman Plumbing Co.

In addition to his wife and parents, Brian is survived by two children, Jaden and Maci Kaufman of Wayland, two brothers, Joseph Kaufman of Framingham, and Andrew Kaufman and his wife Lisa of Ashland, father in law, Bill Yunker, mother in law, Ellie Yunker, and former sister-in-law, Paula Kaufman.  He was the nephew of Carol Stevens of Marlboro, Maureen Lavin of Ashland, Rae Ann Sueraart of Millis, JoAnn and Mike Eden of Framingham, Jim and Angie Fitzsimmons of Auburn, Ronald and Michelle Kaufman of Wayland, and the late Gary Kaufman, and uncle to several nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be held Thursday Aug. 17th from 3:00-7:00 PM in the Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main St. Ashland, MA.  Donations to support Brian's family may be made to: https://www.gofundme.com/f/brian-kaufman