1943-2024
Surrounded by his loved ones after a courageous 18 month battle with cancer, Wayne passed away on September 30, 2024 at Jessica’s House, Exeter at the age of 81. Wayne was the devoted husband and best friend of Dianne for 36 wonderful years. Survived by his loving sons and their families: Bob (wife Shayne, children Kirk and family, and Shanna), Mike (daughter Caitlin), Chris (wife Bridget, children Connor, Carter, Chloe, and Cooper) and by his loving step-daughters and their families: Michelle (husband Mike, children Danielle and family, Theoren and family, and Stephane), and Tammi (late husband Chris and daughter Adrienne). He will be dearly missed by his siblings Jim (late Joan), Margaret (late Joe), Doug (Brenda), and Bill (Noor) and by his two sisters-in-law Grace and Donna. Wayne was a proud and loving grampa. He was a caring uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Wayne was so proud that over his lifetime he donated blood to the Red Cross 214 times, stopping only when he turned 80 and became ill.
Special thanks to Dr. Caroline Bryk, family physician Dr. Jacques Raphael and Dr. Joanna Laba, London Regional Cancer Clinic, Stratford Hospital Cancer Clinic Dr.’s and team, and Dr. Ming Lam, nurses and volunteers at Jessica’s House for the care and compassion shown to our loved one. Thanks also to dear friends Grace and Dick Foskett for their continued caring and support over the past eighteen months.
Wayne’s last wishes were that he be cremated. A small family celebration of life will be held in the near future.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Jessica’s House would be appreciated. The peace and tranquility of this community hospice brings great comfort to patients and their families. Alternatively, please consider carrying on Wayne’s legacy by donating blood to the Canadian Blood Services.
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Linda Collins
Condolences to the Family.
We grew up together on Linwood street in London
Mary Balch Kienapple
Sorry to hear about Wayne’s passing. We grew up together on Linwood street in London and I have many memories of his escapades as a boy. Condolences to his family.
Kelly Hindle
I’m sorry and sad to hear this. I have fond memories of Uncle Wayne❤️
Take care and we are thinking of you and family.
Duanne and Tina Kirch
Dianne our deepest condolences to you and your family even though we didn’t know Wayne long he will be missed.
Sherry Gilfillan-Penhale
Aunt Dianne, Michelle, Tammi and family and to the More family:
My sympathies in the passing of Uncle Wayne. Your husband, best friend and father.
Thinking of you during this difficult time of loss. You will miss him deeply as that is how he was loved
Sherry
Cathy More
To my beautiful sons, Chris, Michael and Bobby, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you in the loss of your wonderful father. He was a good father to all of you and will be so missed especially by Chris who was always there for him. He loved you all so much always.
Shawn Rowe
My deepest sympathy to you my buddy. Wayne was a wonderful, caring and thoughtful man. He will be truly missed. His big heart and smile. Take the time you need to grief but know your family and friends are here for you to lean on. He was a fighter. Now he can rest in peace. Sending hugs and love to you
June Webster
Dear Dianne and Family
We are so sorry to hear of Wayne’ s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your
Family at this difficult time.
Bob ad June
PeterLoveless
Rest in peace Wayne. very fine father and ex fun to be around, brother in law…condolences to the entire family, especially my nephews……Pete Loveless
Cathy More
My sincere condolences for your loss, Wayne will be dearly missed, but so loved by everyone who knew him
Jim and Kathy Stephenson
Aunt Dianne, Michelle, Tammi and Wayne’s famil,
We are so sorry for your loss. He was such a kind and loving husband to you. He will be missed by all who loved him and whose lives he touched.🩷🪽
Pat and Ann Clulee
Our deepest condolences to you Dianne, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Doug and Judy Dalrymple
Our sincere condolences to Dianne and family.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Doug and Judy
wendy gilfillan
Dear Aunt Dianne ,Michelle and Tammi
I am thinking of you all as you go through such heart break,You all have had a tough few years but hold on to the wonderful memories that you will always have. love you all.
Jerry , Linda & Craig Traquair
Dear Aunt Dianne,
Michelle, Tammi, Mike, Bobby, Chris and families ,
also to Wayne’s siblings & their families,
We had the utmost respect for Wayne … in life, in fighting for his life and in the grace of his passing.
He was such a Blessing.
Condolences to all and hugs for his dear grandkids. <3
Dawn Noye
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. May all your wonderful memories comfort you during this heartbreaking time.” .Sending love and prayers! Dawn🩷
Karen Louie
Dear Dianne, We are so sorry to learn of Wayne’s passing. Our deepest condolences.
Karen and Paul
Tracy, Colin and family
Dear Aunt Diane, Michelle, Tammi and family,
You are in our hearts as you mourn the loss of Uncle Wayne. You have been through so much in the last while and we send our love.
Thinking of you.
Carolyn & Randy Gilfillan
So sorry for your loss, Aunt Dianne. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Elaine Clarke
Dianne and Family
I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this difficult time
Treasure the many wonderful memories and hold them close ❤️
Elaine
GBACHC
Mary & Jim VanderWal
Sincere Condolences from all the VanderWal’s
The suffering is over but the void will always be there.
Wendy Atmore
Dianne, Marc and I are so sorry to hear this Sending you our condolences.
Larry & Bonnie Gould
Sending Love and Hugs to help comfort All of Uncle Wayne*s loved ones. We are thankful for the years you all shared as a family and for fond memories you all have in common. Although there*s a great bunch welcoming Uncle Wayne home, a great bunch here are feeling both sad and sorry to have to say a final farewell. He will be missed. Another dear man leaves and broken hearts to heal. Help Aunt Dianne and be supportive of each other as Uncle Wayne would want you to. Our Sympathy, Love and Hugs. Larry & Bonnie
Maureen Craig
Dear Dianne , I’m so sorry to hear about Wayne ,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Maureen
Marlene Sangster
So sorry for Uncle Wayne’s passing. He was a wonderful Man. Always went to visit him and Aunt Diane on out visits to Ont.
He will surely be missed.
Condolances to Aunt Diane and all of his family and friends. Hugs to all.
Ange & Madi ❤️
Our deepest sympathies to you, Aunt Dianne, and family. Sending all of you love, hugs and strength during this difficult time! Love Ange and Madi ❤️
Mike welburn
I am so sorry to hear this Dianne and family
Wayne was a wonderful man with a big heart
He will truly be missed
Mike welburn and family
Jim&LoriDietrich(Gould) and family
Our deepest and sincere condolence! Rest in the sweetest peace Uncle Wayne❤️