Condolence From: Robert Ambrose
Condolence: My condolences to your family, and sorry that I did not become aware of this until recently.
I was in Scouts with Wayne (would have been his Patrol Leader), and also remember him from Grand River Collegiate. I moved away from the area in the early 1990s.
Friday July 29, 2022
Condolence From: Henry Walser Funeral Home Team
Condolence: As the year passes, we are remembering with you.
Wednesday March 11, 2020
Condolence From: Mike Edwards
Condolence: One of my favourite memories of Wayne happened at Everton Scout Camp. Wayne and I were there with a group of MedVents, who were providing first aid for a big camp. On the first evening, we had a “leaders meeting” which Wayne and I attended. When it came time for us to tell all the other leaders about what we were there for, Wayne spoke up.
You might notice a pattern to his dissertation:
“We’re here to help people when they get hurt. So if you have a cut and need a bandaid, no problem …
Bring coffee
If you are feeling sick and want someone to check you out, no problem …
Bring coffee
If you fell and broke a bone, and need more serious attention. No problem we’ve got you covered …
Bring coffee
If you’re feeling a little homesick and want someone to help you feel better, no problem …
Bring coffee
If you just want to stop us along the trail to chat, no problem …
Bring coffee”
To me, this moment embodied who Wayne is. Connected. Connected with the people he met on the trail. Coffee was just a good excuse to slow down and talk (and if you ever had coffee with Wayne at Tim Horton’s you’ll know what I mean!)
There was nothing Wayne did that wasn’t about connecting with people. He loved people and the social time that came with it. I know it’s why he loved Scouting … people. He’ll be missed.
I miss him. He was a friend, a mentor and just fun to be with.
Linda, Ashley, Lisa, Ben and everyone else in the family … you are loved. Wayne made sure of that … and although I know he leaves a hole in your life, he’ll never leave your heart.
Friday March 15, 2019
Condolence From: Nicole Aube
Condolence: Linda, I'm sorry for your loss, you and your family are all in my thoughts and prayers. I'm here if you need anything
Wayne, may you soar high and free.
Thursday March 14, 2019
Condolence From: Rosie & Mike Edwards
Condolence: Our hearts and big hugs go out to Linda (aka Bubbles), Ashley, Lisa/Dan, Benjamin/Carlee, all Wayne's grandkids and all the rest of his family in this time of loss and grief. We are all going to miss his sense of humour. He was a crusty marshmallow with such a soft, caring inside that came out especially in his patient transfers and with his grandkids. Wayne will be fondly in all our hearts and memories.
Thursday March 14, 2019
Condolence From: Cam Mudie
Condolence: This is sad news. He was such a great guy. Scouter Wayne I pray You have a Peaceful journey with your large mug in hand. We have shared great fits of laughter together at Scamper Camp. You will be missed my friend.
Wednesday March 13, 2019
Condolence From: Dana Wolfe
Condolence: It saddens me to say goodbye to a valued Scouter, a Dutch Oven master but most importantly a friend. I will always remember your smile and laughter and trying to convince my little ones to eat the Froot Loops over the Rice Krispies.
Wednesday March 13, 2019
Condolence From: Mary Ann Millar
Condolence: My sincere sympathies to Linda and your family. Wayne's smile lit up everyone's world. He will be missed by so many in the North Waterloo Scouting family.
Wednesday March 13, 2019
Condolence From: Michael Rankin
Condolence: Wayne was such a large presence. I only knew him through work as I'm a broker in London but with Wayne it was never a competition. When I was in KW doing calls we would cross paths often. We'd spend a few mins or a lot of mins waiting on standby and trading war stories from the trucks. He was always there to help a fellow Broker when I was just starting out and had a hundred questions. Wayne was just a tremendous person to be around, always in a good mood, ready with a joke or some smirk comment "get outta my city!" ..... He was one of the good ones. Rest easy Wayne.
Tuesday March 12, 2019
Condolence From: Nate
Condolence: Papa I miss you and will always even tho we’re not technically family but it always feels like we were and loved me just like I was brook and I’m so sorry mema for papas loss and if you ever want a hug just ask and i will give u a hug. Papa I love u. By Nate/Nathaniel
Tuesday March 12, 2019
