Wayne was born on April 15, 1941, at home in Westchester Station, Cumberland County, to Clarence and Vivian (Henderson) Bentley.
Wayne worked for many years in the banking industry in Montreal, Fredericton and Halifax but his heart was always in Westchester Station, especially with his friends at the hunting camp on “the mountain.”
Wayne is survived by his wife of 57 years, Linda (Sharpe). He was blessed with two sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen (Angela), Truro, and Scott (Kristy Burchell), Bedford; two grandsons, Travis and Ryan Bentley. He is also survived by his brother, Avard, and several nieces and a nephew. He was predeceased by his parents, Clarence and Vivian Bentley; his brother, Ted; and sister-in-law, Jean Bentley.
Wayne loved sports and was an avid Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Blue Jays fan. When his sons were younger he enjoyed cheering them on when they played hockey and baseball (sometimes a bit too loud and often to their embarrassment).
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the Halifax Infirmary, QEII, for the excellent care Wayne received over the past five years following heart surgery. A special thank you is extended to the caring nurses of 7.4 for making Wayne’s final days comfortable.
Arrangements have been entrusted to J.A. Snow Funeral Home, Halifax; cremation has taken place. In keeping with Wayne’s wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. A family burial will take place at Eagle Hill Cemetery, Westchester Station, at a later date. If you wish to make a donations in Wayne’s memory, please consider the QEII Foundation, Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice.
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