Wayne Whildon Patton

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Wayne Whildon Lorne Patton on January 24, 2024 at the Guelph General Hospital following a brief stay in the Intensive Care Unit, where he was surrounded by caring staff and love ones.

He was born on August 20, 1943 in Brampton, Ontario and is predeceased by his parents Aubrey and Viola Patton. Beloved husband of Lois Penelope Patton (aka Penny), loved and loving brother of Bud (wife Gwen, d. 2021), Gary (wife Yvonne, d. 2022), and Glen (Laura). He is well loved and a well-liked and loving uncle of Christopher and Scott Mullen, Melissa, Eric and Danielle Houstoun, Kyla Feeney, Kirk Bosselmann (d. 2004), Tiffany, Beth, Jennifer and James Hewson, Lorie Andrews, her sister Lynne (d. 2013), Josh and Cameron Patton, and Dana and David Patton. He is the loved and fondly remembered brother-in-law of Wendy Torode and her husband Frazer, Don Houstoun, Rainer and Beverley Bosselmann, Bill and Nancy Hewson. He is a fondly regarded person of many other relatives, was a good neighbour, and a charming and cheerful friend of the many people who got to know him.

Wayne’s love of music helped him forge a career in the music business, beginning in the late 1960’s, and onwards into the 1970’s, 80’s, and 90’s. He was given the opportunity to work for several major record companies including Capital Records, CBS Records, and Sony Music. He worked as business executive and public relations man in charge of music publishing for most of those years, developed a global network of friends and associates, participated in international corporate conferences that took him to the annual Cannes Music Festival in France as well as to major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, London and Paris. He worked hard and learned a lot. Before he retired from the world of work, he also taught music publishing and related courses at the Toronto International School of Design and Technology and enjoyed mentoring young college students eager to build their own futures within the music industry. During his working years he travelled widely, made and maintained friends both near and far and did well because he was a good listener and was always glad to offer helpful advice, where and when he could. He was also a kind hearted man. His passing will be mourned and he will be missed by all those who knew him and loved him or simply liked him and enjoyed his company.

Resting at Gilbert MacIntyre and Son Funeral Home, Hart Chapel, 1099 Gordon St. Guelph, cremation has taken place and a Funeral Service is scheduled for 2pm on Friday, February 2, 2024. Visitation starting at 1pm and a reception is to follow the Service in the Hart Fellowship Lounge.

If desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. In lieu of flowers, a tree may be planted in a Memorial Forest of your choice.