It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Wayne Stanley Little on May 20, 2021. Devoted husband to Elise, his high school sweetheart, they were married on September 2, 1983.
Wayne was born to the late Margaret Ellen (nee Nagle) and William (Bill) Howard Little, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, October 18, 1957. He is survived by his loving brothers Ken (Teresa), Doug (Susan), Pat, Jim (Katherine), and Dan (Christine), He was uncle to Nathan (Brandi), Rory (Holly), Brodie (Erika), Nadine (Mark), Elizabeth (Dave), Eric (Courtney), Nicole (Braden), Kate (Tanner), and Will and great-uncle to Gavin, McKenzie, Sadie, Aiden, Owen, Oriana, Tamsyn, and Willie. Wayne is also lovingly remembered by his sister-in-law Margot (nee Wickson) Briggs and brother-in-law Geoff Briggs, his niece Nina Briggs, and his niece and goddaughter, Gillian Briggs (Macoy). Wayne was a proud uncle and staunch supporter of his nephews and nieces and their activities, attending their games, matches, dance recitals, school plays and music concerts.
Wayne graduated from Oak Bay High School and then the University of Victoria. He began his career in real estate with Camosun Real Estate, and then he joined the federal public service working for the Canada Revenue Agency in Victoria. He became a Union Activist in the early 1990’s and held several executive positions including local President and Regional Vice-President of the Union of Taxation Employees. Throughout his career he advocated on behalf of his members, dedicated as he was to labour equity and solidarity.
Growing up in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Wayne took an early interest in both hockey and golf. He was good at both but chose golf after he started playing the game at the Saskatoon Golf and Country Club. When Wayne’s family moved to Victoria, BC in 1970 he joined the Uplands Golf Club and he remained a life long member. Over the years Wayne went on to win four club championships there, along with many other tournaments, but he always enjoyed playing a round with friends best. Living on the west coast, Wayne also enjoyed boating and fishing, and he looked forward to his annual fishing trips with friends up island each summer, along with sharing his catch of salmon and halibut, and cooking it, for friends and family.
Wayne especially loved spending time in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Pequeño, as he is known there, and Elise took every opportunity to visit their home away from home, spending countless happy hours there over the years, together, and with family and friends.
One of Wayne’s greatest attributes was forging tight-knit and life-long friendships with family and friends. His compassion and kindness, loyalty, generous spirit, sense of fun and sense of humour, and his deep, abiding love for his family and friends will never be forgotten. Wayne will be greatly missed and dearly remembered.
A celebration of Wayne’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers Wayne would ask that you make each other happy.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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My condolences to Elise, the Little family and those close to Wayne.
Rest in Peace
Sharon
My condolences to Elise and family and his friends. He was one of the best. I know he will be greatly missed. Till we meet again at the Great Golf Course in the sky. D.
My condolences to you Elise. I was shocked and saddened to hear of Wayne’s passing, much too soon. I met Wayne & his brother Pat as junior members at Victoria Golf Club in the early 1970’s, and enjoyed quite a few rounds together. We hooked up again at UVic, and I spent quite a few weekend nights at the Uplands GC bar with Wayne, Elise, Rims, Dave Amon and a few other characters. Rest in peace old friend.
Elise, our heartfelt condolences to you and all the family. Wayne will be missed by so many. What a legacy. Just know our thoughts are with everyone at this time.
Kathy and Elmer Mohninger
Elise and family
My sincere condolences in hearing of Wayne’s passing.
I had the privilege of playing a lot of golf with Wayne.
I learned many things from him that made me a better player.
He was one of the best short game players and putters at Uplands Golf Course.
He was a very sincere and kind man. We had many great conversations on and off the golf course.
Wayne, I will miss you dearly.
Rest In Peace and Union brothers forever.
Dean Stokes
I am so very sorry to hear this sad news, Elise, please accept my sincere condolences. Wayne was a great fellow and loved by so many people, he will be sadly missed.
Anne Stock, Gig Harbor, Wa.
Wayne our Saturday group will never be the same. Elise, our thoughts and prayers are with you. A great player and an even better friend. I miss you so much my friend, but I’ll see you on the other side brother. Cheers mate Pedro
I am so very sorry to learn of Wayne’s passing and wish to offer my deepest sympathies to Elise and family. It has been very many years since I saw Wayne but I remember his laughter and infectious humour with great fondness. My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Wayne was a guy with many patience. He trained me at work on registration… a few times. He never forgot us when he went to Mexico, the office always had bags of delicious m chocolate and caramel candy. And I’ll cherish my P. V. margarita glasses even more now. Cheers, my friend. xo
My sincerest & heartfelt sympathies to all of Wayne’s family & friends. The true measure of a man is in the lives he’s touched and not measured by what he’s done for himself, but by what he does for others. It was a pleasure to have known & worked with him. He will be dearly missed!