It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Wayne Douglas Budge on June 16, 2023 following a brief illness. Wayne was born on March 21, 1947 in Neils Harbour where he lived and raised his family. A successful career as a teacher, principal, warden and councillor of Victoria County. Although a man of few words, he loved his family, community, church and his cats.
A passion for fly fishing, tying flies, guiding and a love of the outdoors. He enjoyed sharing this with any person who was interested. He taught many people to fly fish and was a true ambassador to the sport.
Wayne is survived by his loving sons Tait (Heather) Budge and Tommy (Adele) Budge, grandchildren Addison, Kayden, Noelle and Grant, brother Kevin (Paulette) Budge, sisters-in-law Sherry (Ian) MacSween, Marion Burton, brothers-in-law Michael (Mary) Burton, Paul (Joanne) Burton and Chris (Tina) Burton. He is also survived by his only nephew Ryan (Marley) Budge and special friends Laura Rose, Jack Dowling, Billy Hogan and John MacNeil.
Wayne was predeceased by the love of his life Nancy Budge, parents Tom and Edna Budge, mother and father-in-law Ernest and Mary Burton, brother-in-law Joseph Burton and special aunts and uncles.
Wayne will be fondly remembered by all who knew him and will be greatly missed by his friends and family.
Service will be held at St. Andrew's Anglican Church, Neils Harbour on Wednesday, June 21 with Rev. Carolyn Sharp officiating. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.fillmoreandwhitman.com. In lieu of flowers, donations in Wayne's memory can be made to St. Andrew's Anglican Church, Neils Harbour.
We would like to thank the paramedics and staff at Buchanan Memorial Hospital for the wonderful care they provided.
