It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my husband, Wayne Sinclair on Sunday, January 13, 2013. Wayne was born in Victoria and predeceased by his parents.
Wayne is survived by his wife and best friend of 35 years, Patti; daughter, Terra (Steve); son, Darren (Michelle); sister, Sharon (Kevin); brother, Robin (Ada); sisters-in-law, Sandy (Robin), Janice (Ed), Tammy (Paul); grandchildren, Aysha, Scott, Kayleen and Martina; nieces, Krista, Lauren, Jenny, Nikki, Stacey, Stephanie, Meghan; nephews, Robin S., Geordie, Jamie, Mike, Robin M., and Brendon.
Wayne Started out as a sailor and ended his working career as a heavy equipment operator. He met Patti while coaching her ball team in 1977 and that’s where their lives began. Wayne and Patti both shared a love of sports, country music and dancing. One of Wayne’s proudest moments was in March of 2012 when he witnessed his granddaughter, Aysha sing acapella in front of 200 people on a cruise ship. She got a standing ovation and grandpa’s big chest was bursting with pride. And let us not forget the numerous Santa appearances. He was the best Santa and no padding was needed.
Wayne could always be counted on to be part of a joke, even at his own expense. Laura, remember the pink tutu? He was a gentle teddy bear who would sit on the kids if they tried to take over his chair. Then there was the mumbling. He was convinced he didn’t mumble and everyone who could not hear him was deaf.
Wayne had many friends, but none closer than Bill and Sandi Weldon. Without them these past few months would have been more difficult. Neither Wayne nor I could have ever found the words to say thank you.
Wayne requested cremation. Flowers gratefully declined. A celebration of Wayne’s life will be held in the summer. “Don’t worry ‘poop’ I’ll make sure there is country music”.
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Patti – Our Condolences -Friendship with Wayne goes back many years. Wayne no matter where or when meet up -always took time ask hows it going. Fond memories are kept.
Shirley Caird & Sons
Patti and Family;
I was so sad to hear the Wayne passed away suddenly…in the coming months after shedding many tears remember him only with a smile or a good laugh that is how he would have wanted to be remembered.
Our thoughts are with all of you at this sad time.
Patti i’m sorry to read of your loss,my thoughts are with you and your family.
Words cannot express how saddened we are to hear of Wayne’s passing. Sky, Liam and I loved Wayne, aka: Uncle Wayne, dearly…..and will miss him so. You are in our thoughts every second of the day Patti. Hugs to you and your family.
It’s the little things, the small, everyday occurrences that you’ll remember. The laughs, the stories, the smiles. And even though it seems like you can never recover from your loss, it is these very memories that will help push the pain away and bring back the smiles.
We are both shocked and saddened to hear about Wayne. So sorry Patti. You are in our thoughts always. Big hugs!!
Dear Patti and family. What a loss for all of you – Wayne was truly a gentle giant who loved his family fiercely and was a friend to many. Sincere condolences on your loss. He will live on in our memories. Cathy
Patti
I am so sorry for your great loss.
My thoughts are with you at this sad time. May all the good memories you shared keep you strong.
Diane
So very sorry to hear about your loss of Wayne. I’m glad I had a chance to meet him at Joy’s party. He seemed like a really nice man. My thoughts & prayers are with you Patti. Take special care.
Patti, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I will always remember singing karaoke with Wayne and leaving him stranded on his own to finish the song. He was a great guy!!