BROWN, W. Wayne

In his 78th year, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 19, 2019 at Stedman Community Hospice after a lengthy and courageous battle with mesothelioma. Wayne enjoyed life to the fullest and touched so many people in his life just because of his amazing kindness, love and natural ability to make people laugh. He will be forever missed by his loving wife Doris of 50 years and by his children, Trina (Todd) and Eric (Sarah); and sister, Betty Ann (Tom), nephews Paul (Beth) and Michael (Jenn). Wayne was a devoted Papa to Jessica and Kaitlyn whom he loved so dearly and brought such joy to his life. He will be missed by many other family and friends. As per Wayne’s wishes, there will be a funeral service for family and close friends on Saturday August 24th at 11:00 at Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church, ( 715 Mt. Pleasant Rd.) Mt. Pleasant. Following the funeral there will be an open joyful Celebration of Life from 1:30-4:00 at Sydenham United Church, (120 Sydenham St.)  Brantford. Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations may be made to Stedman Community Hospice (Hankinson House)

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  1. Robert Bayliss
    Robert Bayliss says:

    I’m so sorry, Doris, that he passed. I saw him a couple months earlier at Zehrs and we had a nice discussion. It was a shock to hear he was gone. We all used to go to King Edward School together. I thought he was a good guy. He was the only one from then that I continued to occasionally meet.
    I am saddened by your loss.

    bob

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  2. GerrI Havens
    GerrI Havens says:

    Doris…very sorry for your loss. I’m so glad I had the chance to meet him, if only briefly. I also want to thank you for being there for me during those long hours at Hankinson House. You helped tremendously. Hope you and the family are doing well.
    Gerri Havens

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  3. Joe Hrechanyk
    Joe Hrechanyk says:

    Dear Doris and family. This news was truly a shock to Mary and I. I will never forget the help Wayne gave me
    during my stay at Brantford Transit. He was loved by everyone that he came in contact with. .He was “one of a kind”. Our sincere sympathy to you and your family.

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  4. Jennifer Filletti
    Jennifer Filletti says:

    Dear Doris, Eric, Sara, Jessica, Kaitlyn, Trina and Todd
    We are so very sorry for your loss
    Wishing you all our deepest sympathies. You are all in our thoughts. Cherish all of your memories
    Love Ryan, Jennifer Lauren and Keira Filletti .

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  5. eva agriesti
    eva agriesti says:

    Dear Doris and family, we are truly sorry for the loss of Wayne. He was such a happy and beautiful man and so full of life!! Our deepest condolences at this very sad and difficult time. Hugs Leo and Eva Agriesti xoxoxo

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  6. Pina Brannigan
    Pina Brannigan says:

    Dear Mrs Brown( I could never call you Doris), Trina and Eric,
    I offer you my most heartfelt condolences for the loss of Mr. Brown(Wayne). We live next-door for so many years and every time I would come over to play with Trina he would threaten to share his peanut butter and onion sandwich with me. Such a lovely man and I know he will be missed by you all and anyone who knew him. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
    Lots of love
    Pina

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  7. Norma Graham
    Norma Graham says:

    Dear Doris and family, Our sincere condolences in the passing of Wayne. He truly was an awesome guy. We had so many laughs with him and he always enjoyed a good joke even if it was at his expense. He will be truly missed. Our thoughts are with you. Harold and Norma

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  8. Nirma Graham
    Nirma Graham says:

    Our sincere condolences in the passing of Wayne. He truly was an awesome guy. We had so many laughs with him and he always enjoyed a good joke even if it was at his expense. He will be truly missed. Our thoughts are with you. Harold and Norma

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  9. Serge and Joanne Belanger
    Serge and Joanne Belanger says:

    Dear Doris and Family. So very sorry for your loss. As you are aware I worked with Wayne for more than 20 years and grew to know his terrific sense of humor and his love of family, especially his grandkids. His choice of hockey team was a little off but I forgive him for that. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Joe and I offer our deepest condolences and we hope your memories will give you some peace.

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  10. Arnie Paul
    Arnie Paul says:

    Doris:
    Connie and I want to wish you and your entire family our sincere condolences on the loss of Wayne.
    I was very pleased for the opportunity to work with Wayne over the past year. It offered me the chance
    to experience his wit, charm and great sense of humour. He was a strong willed man who was always
    looking for the positive in each of his days. He will be missed.
    Our thoughts are with each of you at this time.

    Arnie Paul

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  11. Kelley Land
    Kelley Land says:

    Doris, Trina and family. My sincerest condolences to the family. He was truly a great soul. My prayers are with everyone. Hugs Kelley Land and Brian Cassidy.

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  12. Jackie Allen
    Jackie Allen says:

    Doris and family, (Trina, Sarah, Eric, Jessica and Kaitlyn)
    Andy and I are very sorry to hear of the loss of Wayne. He was such a nice man.
    We are thinking of you and the family through this time.
    Take good care of each other.
    Andy and Jackie (Jacalyn Furlong) Allen.

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  13. Janet Furlong
    Janet Furlong says:

    Dear Doris ,Eric Sarah,Jessica, Katie,Trina and Todd….our sincere condolences for your loss ….our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time…Wayne was a lovely person….hugs ,Janet and Ron Furlong

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  14. Kevin Spidle
    Kevin Spidle says:

    Sincere and heartfelt condolences to you doris and all the family Wayne was always such a happy and funny guy who just loved life and his Cleveland browns his fabulous personality definitely touched many and we will never forget him big hugs Kevin and pat spidle

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