Obituary of J. Wayne Kinahan

In his 77^th year, John “Wayne” Kinahan of Toronto, Ontario passed away peacefully at Princess Margaret Hospital on May 2, 2021, with his loving wife Mary Louise, by his side. He leaves behind his daughter, Christine Anne and her fiancé, Chris Jarvie, his sister, Patrice Jupp, and brother, Brian Kinahan (Susan Jackson). As well, he leaves his stepdaughters, Claire Elyse and Melissa (Greg Morris). Wayne will always be Papa to his beloved granddaughter, Teagan Morris. Wayne will be missed by many cousins and other family members.

Wayne was an avid sports fan; cheering on his Toronto teams - the Blue Jays, Maple Leafs and Raptors. As a teenager, Wayne played a lot of basketball and was captain of the Catholic Central team in the ‘60s. After achieving his C.P.A. designation, Wayne worked for Smith Nixon and Company in Toronto and then ‘hung his shingle out’ to create his own highly successful business. Countless peers, clients, and friends describe Wayne as a “kind, conscientious man, who everyone found great to work with”. His vocation meant everything to him, as he built his practise in Etobicoke from the ground-up. He loved The Bridge Club, and The Stock-Watchers Club. He put 100% of himself, and his generous heart into everything he did. He had an abundance of love for his family. J.Wayne Kinahan was one of a kind, he was thoughtful, and open, and we’re so lucky to have had him in our lives. The world was a better place with him in it.

Due to Covid restrictions, a private family service has been held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Palliative Pacer Fund at the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation. Condolences may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.

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