Obituary of Wayne Stephen McLellan

McLellan: Wayne Stephen, A resident of Chatham, Wayne McLellan passed away suddenly on Saturday October 11, 2008 at the age of 57. Born in Toronto, son of William and Evelyn McLellan of Prince Edward Island and son-in-law of Joseph and Rose DaSilva of Brantford. Wayne will be forever loved and missed by his wife Susan McLellan (nee DaSilva). Cherished father to James and Linda McLellan of Brantford and the late Myles (2006). Proud grandfather to Jennifer, Jessica and Jeremy McLellan. Loving brother-in-law to Judy Ripple of Brantford, Lianour and Bruce Thorne of Brantford, Leonard DaSilva of Brantford, Mary and Dave Jarrett of Brantford, Annie and Brian Hayes of Kitchener, Teresa and Wilfred Woodward of Brantford, Lucy and Sebastian Quattrociocchi of Brantford, and the late Frank DaSilva. Wayne will also be dearly missed by his nieces and nephews: James Clark, Robert Clark, Mason Ripple, Christina Otchere, Joshua Thorne, Danielle DaSilva, Lacey DaSilva, Brianna DaSilva, Shane DaSilva, Lenny DaSilva, Christopher Jarrett, Melissa Jarrett, Tiffany Hayes, Melanie Hayes, Lisa DaSilva, Michelle Hyrskis, Stephanie Quattrociocchi, Angela Quattrociocchi, and Laura Quattrociocchi. Wayne’s memory will also live on in the memory of his many respected friends and colleagues. Wayne was Director of Engineering Services at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. Wayne always did what was right and would go out of his way to help. He prided himself in his work and gave more than he should. Not wanting to reach out for help, Wayne never let on how much he was suffering, the pain of losing his son weighed heavy on his mind and heart. Most people who knew him thought of him as being able to handle anything. But those that truly loved him saw his cry for help in dealing with such a painful broken heart. Wayne was President of Myles Miracle Mission Cancer Assist, something both he and his wife Susan have been feverishly working on opening. Wayne enjoyed fishing, reading and working for hours in the garden. He also enjoyed his morning coffee with his wife overlooking the fish pond they built as a family. Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home 459 St. Clair St. Chatham on Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Thursday from 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Parish prayers will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Mass to be held on Friday October 17, 2008 at St. Joseph’s Church 180 Wellington St. W. Chatham at 10:30 a.m. Father Richard Saldanha celebrant. Cremation to follow. As your expression of sympathy, memorial donations to honour Wayne’s life can be made to Myles Miracle Mission Cancer Assist and online at www.mylesmiraclemission.ca and would be appreciated by the family. McKinlay Funeral Home 459 St. Clair Street Chatham, Ontario 519-351-2040