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50 John Street North
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Pilon Family Funeral Home
50 John Street North
Arnprior, Ontario, Canada
613 623 5194
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50 John Street North
Arnprior, Ontario, Canada
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Gord Runtz posted a condolence
Sunday, October 15, 2023
My sincere condolences to the Oattes family.
There was only a few teachers that made a lasting impression on me and Mr. Oattes was one of them.
He was my grade 9 gym teacher at ADHS. (1969/1970)
Rest in Peace sir.
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Rob Steele posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
My sincere condolences to the Oattes family. As a former student I can say that Mr Oattes was an excellent teacher and coach. I always respected his guidance and advice. Occasionally I would bump into him at Rona and it was always nice chat with him. Rest in peace Mr. Oattes.
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Dwayne Ziebarth posted a condolence
Monday, September 25, 2023
Dear Oattes family. I had the privilege of having Mr. Oattes as a Phys Ed teacher but he really inspired me as a Basketball coach. ‘Coach’ brought out the best qualities of me and our team by motivating us to always work together and to never give up. Whenever I find myself in a difficult spot, I imagine ‘coach’ flashing that golden toothy smile and telling me to get up, get back into the game and engage your teammates. I know he has physically left us but he has left a legacy at ADHS and with me and he will never be forgotten. Thanks Coach, you are forever in my heart.
Dwayne Ziebarth
ADHS Senior Basketball Captain 84-85
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Lise Guevremont posted a condolence
Monday, September 25, 2023
Mr. Oattes was my cross country coach in high school. I loved his words of wisdom and encouragement and I remember asking him what success would be. He told me that if I continued running as an adult than that would be success because it is the enjoyment of sport that matters the most. Mr. Oattes was a great coach.
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Terry and Irene Pulcine posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Our sincere condolences to Mr Oattes family, he was a wonderful teacher and person.
Terry and Irene Pulcine
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Brian Illingworth posted a condolence
Thursday, September 14, 2023
My deepest condolences to the family. He was such a great person
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John Couvieau posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
My condolences to all the family on your loss of Mr. Oattes, he was a well-respected teacher.
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Rick Klinowski lit a candle
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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Sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. My condolences to his family.
Rick Klinowski
Retired teacher and coach at Renfrew Collegiate
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Sheila Havey posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Dear Steve, Kelly and extended Oattes family,
I never had Wayne as a teacher or a coach but that didn’t mean he didn’t know me. He certainly had connections to my family members.Your mother Grace was my grade two teacher, back when she was Miss Ready. I’m sure Wayne's death leaves a hole in your hearts, especially being the loss of a last parent. Cherish your personal memories as well as the memories shared with you of a well loved man. Please accept my condolences.
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Teresa Herrick posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Dear Kelly, Joe, and Family,
Our condolences on the loss of your beloved Father.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless,
John and Teresa Herrick
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Peter Anas posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Condolences to the Oattes family. Mr. Oattes was an inspiration to numerous athletes over the years and provided enlightened counseling when required. His competitiveness and strive for excellence will always be remembered. He has left a profound effect amongst students, athletes and our Community.
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Doug Fraser donated to Arnprior Regional Health Foundation
Monday, September 11, 2023
Our condolences to Steven,Kelly, and their families.Wayne was a force in the sports lives of our family.Great to have known him.Doug and Pat Fraser
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Collette and Don Sullivan posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, September 11, 2023
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Our condolences to all the family
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Gord Eady posted a condolence
Sunday, September 10, 2023
Wayne was an inspiration to me. He truly was a great coach, teacher and human being!
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Kim Lanouette posted a condolence
Sunday, September 10, 2023
Deepest sympathy to the family. Although l never played Football Mr. Oattes was a familiar face and a great mentor to all. Keep memories close to your heart.
Kim Lanouette and Marvin Vanderbeck
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Sunday, September 10, 2023
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Helen & Wayne's family
Saddened to hear of Wayne's passing last week. Wayne Barkley and Jack were of an age with myself and my brother James (of Georgia now) when we were raised on farms facing each other across Queens line. The Oattes farm, and Thompson place with Keith Bennett just down the road. The memories of those early years on the farm could fill a book.. We leaned to ride cows bareback when they were let out of the stanchions, or eat block salt after the cows licked it (germs?? not likely) when we used it with veggies like carrots stolen from the gardens. or playing "pirates" walking across a ladder (ship to ship) on the barn beams in the hay mow. How any of us lived to celebrate 80 is amazing and makes the stuff they make kids do today like buckle up or have crossing guards is pretty thin gruel. we all walked to the Queens line school together and if lucky got a ride in the bread truck . minus 40 in bare feet in snow uphill was not that far off some days. 13 kids for 8 grades (bless Mrs Ferguson our teacher) and Jim (Univ of Buffalo,) myself (Cornell), and Wayne(Queens) all got degrees. not a library, specialist or computer in sight, Best education is the one room school, you learned from each other. . But I wanted to let you know he will be missed in my life as were his brothers. I hoped he passed on some of that Queen's Line logic and love of life, we all grew up with. I'm sure he will be missed. I would have joined you but just read the obit in Citizen and I am committed for tomorrow. so accept my love and warm regards from Prescott and I'll say a special prayer for Wayne and his entire family. Ron Bulmer
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Paul Sevigny posted a condolence
Sunday, September 10, 2023
Saddened to hear of Wayne's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Paul and Jean Sevigny
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Judy Wilson posted a condolence
Sunday, September 10, 2023
Warm condolences to Kelly and family. We wish you strength in your sadness. Mr Oattes was a great gym teacher. He will be missed by many people.
Please accept our sincere condolences,
Mike and Judy
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Atreyu and Silvia posted a condolence
Sunday, September 10, 2023
Dearest Krista and family Atreyu and I are close to you in thoughts and prayer. You and your children carry on his wonderful legacy, touching and blessing the lives of many
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Janice & Donald Banes posted a condolence
Sunday, September 10, 2023
Sincere condolences to Kelly, Steven and Families. Fond neighborhood and high school memories of your Father. Don also had the privilege of meeting your Father...and spoke highly of him. Our thoughts are with you.
Janice & Don Banes
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Randy/Linda Bahm posted a condolence
Saturday, September 9, 2023
Our condolences to the family. Randy and I remember Mr Oates well.
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Suzanne and Gary Coulas posted a condolence
Saturday, September 9, 2023
We were so sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. I worked with Wayne at the high school and he and Grace were neighbors of ours on Smolkin street. He was such an outgoing, kind and gentle man.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all his family. He will be sadly missed. Rest in Peace Wayne.
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Rob McLachlan posted a condolence
Saturday, September 9, 2023
To the Oattes family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. In my time at ADHS , "Mr. Oattes" taught me for only one semester. In that short period of time I got to know a man of quiet confidence and a calm nature, who had the amazing ability to teach a bunch of rowdy kids without having to raise his voice or lose his temper in the process. Those qualities were not lost on me and he had earned my respect in a day when respect for adults, much less teachers, was not high on my list of priorities...
My sincerest condolences to you all,
Rob McLachlan
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Lisa Burton (née Herrick) Posted Sep 9, 2023 at 11:12 PM
I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Mr. Oattes coached me in javelin in my ADHS years, as well as teaching at least one of the Phys. Ed classes I took. He was a kind, gentle coach who knew how to bring out the best in all of us. He worked with me when I went through some “form” problems in my javelin throw, and finally accepted that I would never embrace the shotput! His impact on generations of ADHS students is immeasurable.
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Karen and Joe Charbonneau posted a condolence
Saturday, September 9, 2023
Although your Dad was never was a teacher of mine, the memory of seeing him in the halls is still vivid in my mind. He was well loved, and the respect is shown in these tributes.
Deepest sympathy for such a great loss
Karen and Joe Charbonneau
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Colleen Muldoon-Hulan posted a condolence
Saturday, September 9, 2023
My sincerest condolences to Mr. Oattes’ family. He was always a gentleman and so congenial.
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Saturday, September 9, 2023
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Very sad news on the passing of a wonderful mentor and team builder to many during his time at ADHS. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
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Neil and Christine Caldwell donated to Arnprior Regional Health Foundation
Saturday, September 9, 2023
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Art Barr and posted a condolence
Saturday, September 9, 2023
Rest in peace Mr.Oattes you've earned your rest
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Josie & Don lit a candle
Saturday, September 9, 2023
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Kelly & Joe sad news about Wayne . Don & I loved card games with Grace & Wayne for so many years. They were super neighbours & friends.
Thinking of you... Josie and Don xx
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MARY OATTES donated to The Dementia Society Ottawa Renfrew County/La Sociétéde la démence dOttawa et du comte de Renfrew
Saturday, September 9, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss, and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Mary Oattes and family.
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Craig Campbell posted a condolence
Saturday, September 9, 2023
My sincere condolences to the family. A legend has passed.
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Paul Amirault posted a condolence
Saturday, September 9, 2023
Enough can never be said about Mr. Oattes (Wayne). He taught and led by example, perhaps changing the course of many students futures without ever knowing it. At many gatherings when discussion of “the old days” in high school comes up, the teacher most often remembered is Coach.
Between the years of 1968 and 1972 many students were not feeling the love for the high school establishment. Unsure of the world around them, they remained across the road at Stadnyk’s confectionary smoking cigarettes (it was a thing then) and not coming out for sports. Amazingly, somehow he bridged that gap making it just about the game only and albeit slowly, he filled the ranks of teams with the people he wanted. Gifted to say the least.
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Patti Clouthier posted a condolence
Saturday, September 9, 2023
Geary and I were deeply saddened to hear of Wayne’s passing. Our deepest condolences go out to Steven, Kelly and their families on this sad occasion. I got to know Wayne while he was staying with us at the Villa. His life was well lived and his kindness touched all who knew him. He will be missed.
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Pau Chateauvert posted a condolence
Saturday, September 9, 2023
To further echo the heartfelt comments that are displaying our respect and love of the incredible lifegiving presence of Mr. Oattes to a generation of parents and their children continues today and the tomorrows. the family of Paul Chateauvert
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Greg Chateauvert posted a condolence
Saturday, September 9, 2023
To the Oattes family we express our condolences. We all experienced Waynes even handed, respectful teaching and coaching methods that left a lasting positive impression on the three of us. The Chateauvert brothers from Bell ( Hugh ) Street.
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Walter Stack posted a condolence
Saturday, September 9, 2023
To Wayne’s family our heartfelt condolences.
I like thousands of others had the experience of his teaching and benefits of his coaching.
Walter and Barbara Stack
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Liz Golder-Wall posted a symbolic gesture
Saturday, September 9, 2023
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Loved this guy xo
Steve and Kelly sending all my love and hugs your way - your Dad, and your Mom, were two of the best folks I had the privilege of knowing and calling friend.
To all of Wayne's grandchildren, great-grandchildren and all family; may all of his accomplishments, kindness, talents and life with your grandmother be forever shared in those special memories.
Wayne Oattes was "The Best Kind"
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Linda Dregischan posted a condolence
Friday, September 8, 2023
I taught with Wayne for many years at ADHS. He was my department head and was a gentleman and expected the same from his staff. When he was at The Villa he would come and chat while we set up for music. I enjoyed that time that he spent with us.
Our condolences to his family.
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Tesla lit a candle
Friday, September 8, 2023
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Wayne was a very special man who touched the lives of many. He will be greatly missed at FVM
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Pat Fitzmaurice posted a symbolic gesture
Friday, September 8, 2023
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My thoughts and prayers go out to Steve, Kelly and families. Coach will be deeply missed. He made the ADHS Redmen name known all across the province. Coach made us better athletes, better students and better citizens. As others have said at the time you don't realize you are witnessing greatness. Glad to have been a part of it.
Pat and Morgan Fitzmaurice
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George Karadakis lit a candle
Friday, September 8, 2023
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My condolences to all his family. One of best human beings i have crossed paths with, on and off the field, teaching, in the hall ways at ADHS or just a good chat. Rest easy Wayne, your wings will always watch and fly over your field at ADHS.
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Liz Franzkewitch posted a condolence
Friday, September 8, 2023
So sorry for your loss Kelly! Did not know him but only heard great things about him!
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Jared Tessier posted a condolence
Friday, September 8, 2023
Mr/Coach Oattes' Family
I am so sorry for your loss. A Valley lad (who came back), Queen's Graduate, teacher, coach and mentor. In my Keepsake Box, I have the "ADHS Cross Country Map", dated October 09, 1981. It will not upload right now, therefore I cannot share it. It includes the entire Grove with paths, roads and Gilles House, Robert Simpson Park, Hospital and Oblates, ADHS & Track, Sandy Beach, and Arnprior Streets in that area. Midget, Junior and Senior Boys training distances and routes are all included.
This map is a small example of the rigor, time, dedication and care that he put into teaching and coaching.
As X-Country Coach, his best line during training was "NEVER let them think they're going to overtake an ADHS runner on the up-hills! Always beat them on the up-hills!"
Rest Well Mr. Oattes.
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Christopher Poirier posted a condolence
Friday, September 8, 2023
My deepest condolences to Steve, Kelly and the Oattes family. R.I.P. Coach! Always a REDMEN
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Bill and Dot Olynyk lit a candle
Friday, September 8, 2023
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Laurie Hill posted a condolence
Friday, September 8, 2023
Sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Oattes. He was an amazing teacher. He led with purpose and vision and always inspired his students to be the best they could be. He will be greatly missed.
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Kristy-Anne Ledgerwood Reitsma posted a condolence
Friday, September 8, 2023
Sorry to hear of the loss of a great man. He will be truly missed by everyone who he touched and changed by him teaching them. Rest in peace Mr Oattes
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Rick Smith posted a condolence
Friday, September 8, 2023
Kelly, Steve and your respective families our condolences for your loss. Wayne will be missed by many, he loved teaching and working with his students, he was well respected. His loss will leave a void that can’t be replaced, however! you have your memories and they can never be taken from you. Cherish the memories, I’m sure they are many.
Rick and Carol-Anne Smith
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Dave McCormick posted a symbolic gesture
Friday, September 8, 2023
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Deepest Condolences to Steven , Kelly - Joe and Susan
Mr. Oates was probably the best coach I, and many others , ever had. And yes it crossed over into multiple sports. I never truly appreciated his gift-- and we were too young and dumb to realize we were surrounded by greatness in his presence . I reflect and speak proudly about the ADHS dominance over the many years and Mr. Oates- Coach Oates was always at the forefront. Mr. Oates , I witnessed it first hand turned ordinary kids into Athletes and together they became provincial champions. And as a friend said, "he cared as much about you as a person , as he did your athletic ability"-- but never forget he hated to lose , and made us all "winners" those that were fortunate enough to be around him
Thoughts and prayers and great memories to cherish for all who knew him.
We have lost a Legend and a true gentleman, but his legacy lives on.
Rebound ...Rebound ...I can still hear that from the stands at the old arena and it echoed even more at the Nick Smith Centre.
RIP Coach -Dave McCormick and family
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Darlene j Blier donated to The Dementia Society Ottawa Renfrew County/La Sociétéde la démence dOttawa et du comte de Renfrew
Friday, September 8, 2023
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Pierre and Mary Chateauvert posted a condolence
Friday, September 8, 2023
Our sincere condolences to the Oattes family. Wayne was an inspiration for many of us, and we entered the teaching profession because of his example. He was an excellent teacher, coach and mentor.
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Rodney Coreau lit a candle
Friday, September 8, 2023
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Do Not Stand At My Grave And Weep
By Mary Elizabeth Frye
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.
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Mary Lou Spaull posted a condolence
Friday, September 8, 2023
So sorry to read about the passing of Mr Oattes. He was held in high regard in our family. He was a gentleman and a fine teacher and a dedicated coach. Our deepest condolences to all his family.
Mary Lou and Stephen Spaull
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Eve Yantha posted a condolence
Friday, September 8, 2023
Sincere condolences to Wayne's family and the Ready family in Wayne's passing. He and Grace were a fine couple. Wayne was also a fine football player at Cobden High, helping bring home many winning trophies in his high school years.
May he rest in peace.
Sincerely, Eve Cunningham/Yantha cousin.
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Friday, September 8, 2023
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Heather & Bill Bahm posted a condolence
Friday, September 8, 2023
Deepest sympathy to you all on the loss of a fine, gentle man. Hope time will have a way of healing.
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Gary Rafter posted a condolence
Friday, September 8, 2023
So sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing, I was lucky enough to have him as a teacher, coach and a friend. Please accept my sincere condolences.
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Chris Mōuland posted a condolence
Friday, September 8, 2023
Condolences , to the Oattes and Brennan families . With respect , Chris .
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Sherry Oattes donated to The Dementia Society Ottawa Renfrew County/La Sociétéde la démence dOttawa et du comte de Renfrew
Friday, September 8, 2023
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Ron Chase posted a condolence
Friday, September 8, 2023
Ron and I would like to send our condolences and share a few memories of Wayne.
Wayne was always a busy man. We remember him showing us his beautiful garden and shrubs, and his many framing projects when we would visit. He had so many interest, was a good listener, mentor and all around wonderful person.
We will miss Wayne.
Patsy and Ron Chase
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Sandra Elliott posted a condolence
Friday, September 8, 2023
The Elliott family both here and in Toronto mourn the loss of this wonderful gentleman, friend, coach, mentor and teacher. Our deepest sympathy to Steven, Kelly and families. A great loss to all the lives he has touched.
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Christine Caldwell posted a condolence
Friday, September 8, 2023
Dear Kelly, Joe and family, Our sincere condolences on the passing of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.- Christine and Neil Caldwell
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Debbie Brennan posted a symbolic gesture
Friday, September 8, 2023
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Dear Kelly,Joe,Steve and Sue May you always hold the memories of your Dad in your heart Wayne will truly be missed at our family get togethers Know that he is finally with his Gracie and is free from his pain and suffering RIP Wayne you will truly be missed Kenny, Debbie & Cory Brennan- Riopelle
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