Monday, May 10, 2021
I knew Wayne since 1998 -- and he became much more than an accountant to me. He was a dear, cherished friend. In many ways we grew up together -- sharing stories about our ups and downs in life, and having many chuckles all along. Above all he loved his daughter Christine - and was very proud of her. He was my friend and champion -- always bolstering me even through challenging work periods with kind words. Wayne was like a kindly uncle - calling me sweetheart and putting up with my bulging envelops of receipts with a chuckle and knowing look. He managed his cancer with acceptance and grace, never complaining and always tipping his hat to the care he got at Princess Margaret and, of course, from Mary Lou, who he loved dearly. Wayne was a special man who will leave behind many holes in people's hearts -- just hope he's found that stock club in heaven and is looking down on us with that warm smile and curious, bemused expression.
