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WAYNE LESLIE THOMAS

Date of Passing: Dec 12, 2012

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WAYNE LESLIE THOMAS Suddenly on Wednesday, December 12, 2012, with his family by his side, Wayne Leslie Thomas, aged 67 years, passed away at his residence in Grand Marais, MB. Wayne is survived by his wife Denise; sons Randal (Susan) and Byron; grandchildren Dylan, Tyler, Alyssa, Skyler, and Shay-Lynn. He is also survived by his brothers, Edwin (Susan), Reg , Roderick (Cecile), Nelson (Sheldene); sisters Phoebe (Charlie), Helen (Wesley); sisters-in-law, Beatrice (Bill), Cecile (Abe), Annette (Ted), Esther (Barney), Bernice (Fred) and Eileen (Paul); and brothers-in-law Art (Tracey) and Bill. Wayne was predeceased by dad Roderick; mom Isabel; brother Lloyd; sister-in-law Florence; brother-in-law Victor; mother-in-law Madeleine; father-in-law Edgar and his niece Melissa. Wayne began working at a very young age. He had a long truck driving career with Simpson's Transfer and Bison Transport. He drove school bus for LSSD for nine years, then went back to trucking with Shane and Kerry Thomas for Reimer's Transport. In 1990, he began his career with Manitoba Hydro and worked there till his untimely passing. He was a volunteer fireman for the Grand Marais fire department for about 30 years. He also volunteered for the Grand Marais Metis local fish fry for 16 years. Wayne will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all who knew him. Wayne spent many enjoyable years ice fishing, snowmobiling, boating, curling, and camping with his family and friends. Viewing and prayers will be held on Wednesday, December 19 at 7:00 p.m. in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel in Selkirk, MB. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December 20, at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Theresa Roman Catholic Church in Grand Marais, with viewing one half hour prior to. Pallbearers will be Wayne Anderson, Rod Ducharme, Mark Ducharme, Curtis Thomas, Robert Thomas, and Fred Chartrand Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Earl Orvis, Bryan Blake-Knox, Tania Hanslip and Derek Sanderson. The family would like to thank the Grand Marais fire department, and the Pine Falls paramedics for all their efforts. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 15, 2012

Condolences & Memories (11 entries)

  • To the Thomas family....was so sorry to hear about Wayne's passing. I know you will dearly miss him. He was a true gentleman and great family man. I will always remember his kindness and friendship he shared with me and my family. - Posted by: Celia Duvall (Recksiedler) (friend) on: Dec 23, 2012

  • As your colleague and friend, Denise, my heartfelt condolences to you and your family at this sad time. Prayers go with you. My son Francis and I recall the happy times at your home; you and Wayne were kind and excellent hosts. - Posted by: Claire T Riddle (Friend and colleague) on: Dec 20, 2012

  • Our thoughts and prayers are with the Thomas family . - Posted by: Robert Sinclair and Sheila Sinclair (Relative ) on: Dec 18, 2012

  • It is with great sadness that Yvonne and I hear of Wayne's passing.. Wayne was a dedicated worker and I was honored to have known him... Denise, our prayers go to you and your family..May God give you strength in your grieving... - Posted by: Dave/Yvonne Savard (co-worker) on: Dec 18, 2012

  • ken was an acquintance, always in good spirits. i will miss his wave as he drove by in his hydro truck - Posted by: len giacomin (friend and customer hydro) on: Dec 17, 2012

  • it is with great sadness that we extend our deepest condolences for the loss of your family member. please try to be strong at this time of sadness. barry and gerard thomas (erica and rhea included) - Posted by: barry and gerard (cousin and friend) on: Dec 17, 2012

  • Randal and Byron and families, our thoughts are with you in this time of your loss. I will always remember the good times at the beach and how welcomed I felt in your home. - Posted by: Kim & Linda Soroka (Friends) on: Dec 17, 2012

  • Blair & Sonia were saddend to hear of the untimely passing of Wayne. We will always remember him as a kind helpful gentle man. Please find comfort in the good memories and respect that Wayne had in the community. - Posted by: Blair Sheane (Fellow Fire Fighter & pre Hydro co worker) on: Dec 13, 2012 - Posted by: Blair & Sonia Sheane (Fellow fire fighter and pre co hydro worker) on: Dec 16, 2012

  • Phoebe, sorry for your loss. Condolences to you and your family at this time of sadness. - Posted by: Linda Kipling (friend) on: Dec 15, 2012

  • denise and family. my condolences to you and your family. i was very shocked when i heard of waynes passing. he was a good man and will be missed by all. be brave and remember the memories you had with him. - Posted by: rick lowing (friend) on: Dec 15, 2012

  • Randal, Byron, Denise & Family, My condolences to you all. I was saddedn to hear the news. Wayne was a good man and will be missed. As for my family we send our sympaties to you during your time of sorrow. HUGS - Posted by: Lori Thurston (Nee Carriere) (Family Friend) on: Dec 15, 2012

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