Suddenly at home in Orangeville on Wednesday, June 13, 2012, Wayne Welsh, in his 83rd year, beloved companion of Helen McPherson and predeceased by Marjorie (née Porterfield) and Mary Jean (née Campbell). Loving father of Jim and his wife Jean, Laurie and her companion George K. Scott. Cherished grandfather of Ryan Welsh and his wife Melissa, David Welsh and his wife Nikki, Melissa and her husband Jason Dalling, Amanda and her husband Terry Burmas, Melinda Campbell, Darby Campbell and great-grandfather of William, Hudson and Aidyn. Wayne will be missed by his step-children and step-grandchildren.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home Baxter & Giles Chapel, 273 Broadway, Orangeville (519-941-2630) on Friday evening 7 – 9 o’clock. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday morning, June 16 at 11 o’clock. Interment Fairview Cemetery, Listowel on Monday, June 18 at one o’clock. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 204 – 21 Surrey Street W., Guelph N1H 3R3 or the charity of your choice. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Pat & Dennis Campbell
We never see a garden without thinking of you, Papa!
Stan and Lisa Kuepfer
Our thoughts are with you at this time Jim and Jean and your family, to Laurie and her family and to Helen as well. You have our deepest sympathy. We hope you are able to celebrate the life of your Dad, Grandpa and Great Grandpa and cherish the times you had with him especially in these past years. Ryan and David you were so blessed to have him at your weddings, and we know he was so happy to be with you, and he was so very proud of his all his boys!
With Love,
Stan and Lisa
Neil & Deb McLean and family
Laurie, George & family –
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult and sad time.
Laurie, when you would speak of your dad it was always with
respect and love. I know you have many great memories that will comfort you.
Love Deb, Neil & family
Stephen R. McConnell and Family
I remember all the times as families we spent together and so many laughs. You will definitely be missed. Your memories will live on.
Kathy Russwurm
Dear Laurie, George and family
sooooo very sorry to hear of the sudden passing of your dear father. Although I never met your Dad I feel almost like I have because of the wonderful stories you have shared with me over the years about him. May those stories eventually become comforting memories for all of you. He must have been a very special person to raise a great daughter like you!!! My sincere sympathy to all of you.
Love Kathy Russwurm
Jennifer, Mark, and Maksim
So sorry to hear about your Dad. You always spoke so highly of him and he seemed like a man who lived life to the fullest; which probably explains where you get your great attitude from. We are thinking of you guys. xo Jen, Mark, and Maks
Linda and Ken Dewar
Our condolences on the passing of your dad. He always had a cheery smile and a funny story to tell and had a knack of keeping your attention until he got to the punch line or ending.
May all those thoughts and memories of a life well lived, be a comfort Regards to your families. Ken and Linda
Mary Flanagan
So sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of the wonderful times Bill and I shared with Aunt Mary Jean and Wayne.
Glenys Gibson McAlpine
Laurie & Jim
I have many fond memories of your father. We, as children were always seated together, with Madeline, at the Christmas feasts in Listowel. We laughed our way through the day, always. He was very kind to my parents, W.S Gibson in Stratford. Please accept my sympathy at this time, Glenys
Glen Baker & Tracy Hancock
Dear Gramma, So sorry for the loss of your cherished beloved. I hope your memories keep you strong. Please send our sympathy to Wayne’s family. We will see you on Monday
love Glen and Tracy xo
Lois Reoch (nee Johnston)
Laurie & family and Jim & family: Was pleased I was able to attend the service at the cemetery today. It is always difficulty saying “goodbye”. You will continue to be in my thoughts. My family had a close connection for many, many years with your Mother. She was a very special lady. Respectfully, Lois Reoch (nee Johnston)
Bob and Mrie hewitson
Laurie and Jim I am so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing.
I am sure that he will be missed terribly by all your families.
I am so sorry we did not attend any of the services for Wayne as we did not find out in time.
We have many fond memories of Wayne as he was a fine man with a real sense of humor
You are all in our thoughts and prayers
Bob and Marie Hewitson