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Wayne Grant DeVeau

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Wayne Grant DeVeau

March 30, 1941 - August 13, 2021

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Wayne Grant DeVeau on Friday, August 13th, 2021. Wayne passed in Nanaimo, British Columbia surrounded by the love and support of his family. Wayne is survived by his beloved wife and best friend of 30 years, Gail (nee Nicholas); his loving children, Dana DeVeau-Smith, Mat DeVeau; step-daughter, Skylar Pepin; and his treasured grandchildren, Jacob (Kelsey), Olivia, Griffin and Charlie. Wayne will also be missed and forever remembered by cherished brother, Ron DeVeau (Gail), brother-in-law, Keith Nicholas and sister-in-law, Kay, as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family in British Columbia and Ontario. Wayne is predeceased by parents, Iris (Bob Ballantyne) and Sam DeVeau; his eldest brother, Ross; mother and father-in-law, Joan and Stewart Nicholas; Gail’s son, Damen; his late sister-in-law, Jan and her husband George; and good friend, Eric Searle. To honour Wayne, a Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, August 18th, 2021 at Yates Memorial Services, Nanaimo, British Columbia. If desired, please consider a donation in Wayne’s memory to Alzheimer Society of Canada, Canadian Cancer Society, Nanaimo SPCA, or a charity of your choice.

MESSAGES OF CONDOLENCE / DONATIONS

Ronald and Elaine Coleman - January 8, 2022

Dear Gail: Somewhat belatedly, Elaine and I wish to add our condolences to the many tributes that have already come in. We both enjoyed knowing you and Wayne during our years in Cobourg and will always remember Wayne's enthusiasm and willingness whenever I called on him for help. He was a good friend and an asset to Cobourg. He will be fondly remembered.

Adrian and Paula Worley - September 11, 2021

Dear Gail and family Please accept our sincere condolences. We were very sad to hear that Wayne passed on, and remember him fondly when we first came to Cobourg, what great neighbours you guys were and we enjoyed seeing him before you moved out west. We will raise a glass to him. Wishing you all the very best. Adrian and Paula Worley

Ellen Kerr - September 9, 2021

Gail, I am so incredibly sorry for your loss!!! Wayne was a tremendous man and I know he loved you and everyone he came in contact with!! My sincere condolences to you and your family. Sending you all my love. Ellen

Catherine A Robinson - September 6, 2021

Gail and family, I am so sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. He was a wonderful person.....a great friend we were blessed to have in our lives. A gentle but strong man of principles, who loved his family and served his community. Alan respected him so much. God rest his soul and comfort your heart. Love, Catherine Robinson

Geoffrey Hodge - September 5, 2021

I remember Wayne as warm and humorous. I really enjoyed even the brief times I was able to spend with Wayne and you Gail. Our sincere condolences, Geoffrey, Laura and Kayley Hodge

Dave and Norm - August 31, 2021

Wayne was a lovely gentleman and the world was a better place when he was here. He will be sadly missed.

Doug and Linda Horner - August 30, 2021

Gail and family, we were so sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Sincerely Doug and Linda

Jaine Klassen Jeninga - August 29, 2021

Gail: I am so sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. I have many fond memories of working for him at the Town of Cobourg. My deepest sympathy.

Petra Hartwig - August 28, 2021

My dear Gail: my sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of Wayne. It was a shock and still hard to believe. My arms surround you with love and many hugs - so many good memories. Wayne left a legacy in Cobourg and will be fondly remembered.

Eleanor Wilson - August 27, 2021

Gail & Family, So sorry to hear of your loss! My sincere condolences to you. May your happy memories help you through your loss! Eleanor Wilson

Anne and Dave Doyle - August 26, 2021

Dear Gail and family and Keith and Kay, We were very sorry to hear of your loss. Hope all of your memories and stories of family times will comfort you in coming weeks. Sincerely , Anne and Dave

Earl and Shirley Mitchell - August 25, 2021

Dear Gail: We were very sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. Please accept our sincere condolences. Shirley and Earl

Stephen Palfrey - August 25, 2021

Gail and family : So very sorry to have learned of Wayne`s passing. The two of you were a great team together, and enjoyed a fulfilling life. He will be missed, and you both are in my thoughts.

Karen Cortesis - August 25, 2021

Gail and family So sorry to hear that Wayne has passed away. You are in my thoughts during this difficult time

Vicky Noel - August 24, 2021

Gail and family: I am so sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Jim and Jamie West - August 21, 2021

Gail and family our condolences on Wayne's passing . You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Hallie Gibson - August 21, 2021

Gail, how very sorry I am to see of Wayne's passing - I haven't seen you both in quite a few years but often think of many good times over the years both in our early years (Gail) and working at CPS - although sometimes challenging....Wayne would often come in to the front desk with his huge smile and it was always very warming to see him. Just know I am thinking of you and send you big big hugs, Hallie (Gibson) from Collingwood

Susan & Dalt Spicer - August 20, 2021

Gail & family, we are so sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. He was a true gentleman with an infectious smile, and worked so hard for the Cobourg community. May your loving memories sustain you through this difficult time.

David King and Elizabeth Shehan - August 20, 2021 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Canadian Cancer Society

Mary and Don Jones - August 20, 2021

Dear Gail and Family We very sadden when Kathy and Gord told us that Wayne has passed. We will always remember Wayne at the top of his game and a vital member of the Cobourg community. May you be comforted by the wonderful memories of your many loving years spent together. Mary and Don Jones.

Helen Steele - August 19, 2021

Dear Gail So sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. Our thoughts are with you and yours. Remember the good times.. Love Helen Steele, Alec Quigley & Maureen Whaley

Peter and Suzanne Delanty - August 19, 2021

Hello Gail , Sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing . He always had such a warm smile with an engaging personality . Always promoting Cobourg . May he Rest In Peace . Peter and Suzanne Delanty .

Nancy Matthews - August 19, 2021

Gail, I am so very sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. He was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. Will be thinking of you and sending you strength as you navigate your next chapter.

Jeanine Clarey - August 19, 2021

Dear Gail & Family So sorry to hear about Wayne’s passing. It’s been many years that we have seen you both. We lived two doors up from you on Perry Street. Wayne always had time time to chat. Sending our sincere condolences to you and your family. Take care of each other. Jeanine &.Paul Clarey

Tony and Carol Farren - August 19, 2021

Dear Gail, we are so sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. We all have such great memories of working with Wayne and our friendship. He left a great legacy behind in Cobourg and a lot of what we enjoy in town was because of his creative vision. Sending you all our love at this very heartbreaking time. Love Tony and Carol

Frank & Claire Morello - August 19, 2021

Dear Gail, Sorry to hear of Wayne's passing! Every time I see the waterfront in Cobourg I remember the many hours he worked with the Waterfront Regeneration Trust to acquire the funds for the beautification of Cobourg. He truly left a legacy! Claire & Frank

Dave Cromlish - August 19, 2021

Gail very sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. He was a wonderful person . Our most sincere condolences. Dave and Rosie

Lisa Morse - August 19, 2021

Wayne was was a wonderful kind gentleman. He will be missed. Condolences to the family

Cindy Reeves and Stan Sokay - August 19, 2021

Gail and family, Stan and I were saddened to hear of Wayne's passing. We are so very sorry for your loss. You are greatly missed at CPS but I am grateful that you are surrounded by the love of your family during this difficult time. Please know that we are thinking about you.

Susan Beer - August 18, 2021

Gail and family. So sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. I have great memories of working with Wayne. I will always remember his warm smile. My deepest condolences. Susan Beer

Joy Doncaster - August 18, 2021

Gail, I’m so sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing… please know I am thinking of you and your family at this time!!! ❤️ Joy (Bevan) Doncaster

Joan Chalovich - August 18, 2021

Sorry to learn of Wayne's death. He was always so cheerful and I enjoyed working with him when he served as Community Services officer for the town of Cobourg. Joan Chalovich

Glenda Smith - August 18, 2021

Very sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. He was a nice man and a pleasure to work with. All the best Gail and family. Glenda

Phil & Carole Fardella - August 18, 2021

Gale, we are saddened to hear of Wayne's passing. Our deepest condolences to you and all the family.

Barbara Rusk - August 18, 2021

Gail & family, so sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you Gail

Rick & Karen Stinson - August 18, 2021

Gail and family - we are so very sad to hear of Wayne's passing. We have some very fond memories of working together in Cobourg all those years ago. Our sincerest condolences and our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rick & Karen

Terry and Ann Demill - August 18, 2021

Gail and Family. We are sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.

Amy Quinn - August 18, 2021

Gail and Family, I am saddened to read of Wayne's passing. Words are never enough, but please know you are in my thoughts.

Vicki & John Vanderwel - August 18, 2021

Dear Gail and family, we were so very saddened to hear of Wayne's passing. May you find strength in the love of family and friends. Love and hugs, Vicki & John

Carol Weir & Eliza Dinner - August 18, 2021

Sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. The loss of a loved one is so very hard. Our thoughts are with you. Carol and Eliza

Rhonda Perry - August 18, 2021

I enjoyed getting to know Wayne while working for the Cobourg Public Library. My condolences to his family.

Rhonda Perry - August 18, 2021

I enjoyed getting to know Wayne while working for the Cobourg Public Library. My condolences to his family.

Paul Sweet - August 17, 2021

Gail & Family Our deepest condolences on your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Paul & Sherry

Robert Washburn - August 17, 2021

I am so deeply sorry to learn this. It has been many years since I last saw Wayne. It was a pleasure to talk to him at any given opportunity—my deepest condolences to Gail and the rest of the family.

Arend Baayen - August 17, 2021

My condolences . Sorry to hear about Wayne. He was a great guy.

Estelle Cortesis - August 17, 2021

Dear Gail and family, I am so sorry to hear about Wayne’s passing. He touched many people in a special way. Thinking of you all and remembering you in my prayers.

Joanne Drury - August 17, 2021

Dear Gail, I am so sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. My condolences to you and your family.

Stephanie Warren - August 17, 2021

Dear Gail, my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this sad time. You and Wayne were such a loving couple and I’m sorry for your great loss. Remembering the good times and fun trips we had. Love and God Bless, Stephanie?❤️

Lee and Tanya Cattell - August 17, 2021

Gail, Skylar, Keith, Kay, Chris, Jenna and families... this announcement made us immediately think of all of you - of happy times and so many wonderful memories with your family! We were so lucky to be included as part of your clan, and we want to send our heartfelt condolences to all of you. We hope you are able to cherish the memories together, the love you shared, and lean on each other during this difficult time. With love and hugs across the miles from our family to yours. xox... Lee, Tanya, Honour and Owen

Sue BERNARDI - August 17, 2021

My sincerest condolences to Gail and family. Wayne was a man with true passion for his work, always a humanitarian and animal lover! A heart of gold. RIP my friend . My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Gail. ?❤️

Vicki Kimmett - August 17, 2021

Dear Gail, my condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. I wish I had the words to ease some of the pain. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. May his memory be a blessing. Vicki

MIKE AND LINDA CAINE - August 17, 2021

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS TIME ,

RUSS DONALDSON - August 17, 2021

This is indeed sad news .... Our condolences to Gail and the entire family . Russ & Donna Donaldson Cobourg , ON.

John Ford - August 17, 2021

Gail and family. I am so sorry to hear about Wayne passing. As a representative of the Cobourg Lions Club I enjoyed working with Wayne on the Central Committee for the Cobourg Waterfront Committee. He was a gentleman and very knowledgeable in the workings of events such as that. His experience helped in making the event what it is today.

Ray & Debbie Bickle - August 17, 2021

Gail we are sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. Our thoughts are with you and we send our condolences.

Liz and Dean McCaughey - August 17, 2021

We have happy memories of Wayne. So sorry for your loss.

John Russell - August 17, 2021

Gail and Family, So sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. He was one of the first people I met when I moved to Cobourg in 1990 and I always enjoyed chatting with him. Take care, John Russell

Mary Price - August 17, 2021

To Gail - I am so sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. I always enjoyed his company living beside the both of you in Cobourg. I hope the memories of Wayne continue to help you navigate the days ahead. Bless you and your family.

Helen Porter-Caron - August 17, 2021

Gail and family so very sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing Hugs❤️

Carol Currelly-Burnham - August 17, 2021

Dear Gail - I am so sorry to read of the loss of your dear Wayne. He will always be a cherished Cobourg Icon. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. With heartfelt sympathy, Carol Currelly-Burnham

Debbie and Bill - August 17, 2021

Our Dear friend Gail, and your family, We are truly heartbroken with this news, as a co-worker and valued friend, our relationship spans decades. Now remembering our first introduction to Wayne and the joy he brought to your life and through you, us as well. May he rest well as he sails away into the sunset

Bob & Sandy Burge - August 17, 2021

Dear Gail , Dana & Matthew & families We are so very sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. Bob & I knew him for a great many years & he will be missed. Sending our deepest condolences to you & yours Bob & Sandy Burge

Forrest Rowden - August 17, 2021

Gail I am so sorry to hear about Wayne, I am glad Bev and I got to see you two 4 years ago and had a wonderful visit. I will remember Wayne for his great friend ship while in Cobourg. Forrest & Bev

Jodi Ware-Simpson - August 16, 2021

I am so sorry for your loss. I have many great memories working with Wayne. Sending love to all his family and friends.

Kathy and Gord Matthews - August 16, 2021

Dearest Gail and family, Our heartfelt condolences at this shockingly sad time on the passing of your beloved Wayne. Wayne was our dear friend and we have many fond memories of our times together while you resided in Cobourg. Wayne’s laughter, stories and great big smile will remain with us forever. Please know that you have both been in our prayers for quite a while and that we will continue to pray for you Gail during the difficult days that follow. In our hearts, Kathy & Gord

Tom & Barb Matthews - August 16, 2021

Gail and family, we are.so sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. Our thoughts are with you and we send our condolences.

Beth Hunt - August 16, 2021

Dear Gail-I was very sad to hear of Wayne’s passing-I owe my 30 year career at the Town of Cobourg to his faith in me. His legacy will live on every time someone admires the waterfront. I have often thought of you both in the years since you moved to BC. My sincere condolences.

James Maguire - August 16, 2021

Wayne hired me when I joined up with the Commissionaires. He was fun to work with and we shared some interesting times. Sorry for your loss. RIP Wayne. Jim

Jane Sica - August 16, 2021

Gail and family I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time.

Bill Fraser - August 16, 2021

Gail I am saddened to hear of Wayne's passing as well shocked ,as you know Wayne & I were good work buddies , and did allot of town stuff together ,R.I.P. my old friend