Wayne is survived by daughter Nancy (Paul), son Ronnie (Kelly), granddaughter Peyton, brother David (Jacquie), sister Karen, sisters in law Gertrude Lenihan, Marguerite Caines, Joan Nicks, brother in law Obed Matthews, and many loving nieces and nephews. A heart felt thank you to nieces Lisa and Jackie for their help and support.
A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Wayne did whatever he could to please us all. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed going to local arenas to watch minor hockey. He was a teller of tall tales and famous for never losing a golf ball. Wayne was the cook for many parties hosted for friends and family by he and his late wife, Heather. His egg rolls and ham sandwiches were the best in the city. His children always enjoyed the annual Christmas bun fight Wayne and Heather had before the family party. "Bebe", as he was known to his precious granddaughter Peyton, spent countless hours with her laying on the floor, assembling doll houses and building Lego. He enjoyed every moment he had with her, so much so that he would drive painfully slowly with his "precious cargo" in the back seat. Wayne and Heather loved heading south to St. Pete's beach with our family for a few weeks each year. He had many friends there whom he spoke of all year until it was time to start packing his bag, six months in advance of the trip. He spent much of his time there building sand castles with Peyton, and heading to Motown night at Woody's with Jackie. Wayne loved to sit at the kitchen counter and on his beautifully gardened deck to enjoy a daily happy hour.
Visitation will be held Sunday, June 14th from 6-8 pm. Funeral service will be Monday June 15th at 11 am. Both will be held at J. A. Snow Funeral Home 339 Lacewood Drive, Halifax, NS.
Wayne will be forever remembered by his children for the selfless, loving care he provided for Heather as she battled ALS.
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