Wayne Allen GORRIE

GORRIE, Wayne Allen - With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Wayne on the nineteenth of May 2008. The adored and cherished husband of Sue and dear and much loved father of Jason. Remembered with love by stepmother Shirley of Sarnia, Aunts Vey Nesdale (Frank) of Mississauga, Grace Compton of Truro and many cousins in Ontario, British Columbia and Nova Scotia. Most loved brother-in-law to Annette Walker (Geoff). Adored uncle to Mark Walker (Sally) and Godfather to Paul Walker (Anya) and Sue's family in England. Predeceased by his mother Doris (nee Rudd) 1967, father Donald (1995) and sister Carolyn (1967). Wayne was raised in Sarnia and attended the University of Western Ontario's Richard Ivey School of Business graduating in 1970. He enjoyed a successful career in the footwear industry. The “Shoeman“ will be sorely missed by friends, colleagues and business associates in Canada and abroad. Wayne lived life to the fullest. His passion for family, nature, and hockey complemented a successful career, yet he always had time for those less fortunate. Wayne enriched all of our lives with his intelligence, wit and guidance and touched all with the warmth of his smile and his caring personality. Friends may call at the TURNER & PORTER BUTLER CHAPEL, 4933 Dundas Street West, Etobicoke (between Islington and Kipling) on Sunday, May 25 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass will be celebrated on Monday, May 26 at 11 AM from Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 3055 Bloor Street West (west of Royal York Rd.). Interment at a later date. A lunch reception will follow at 1:30 PM at Lambton Golf & Country Club, 100 Scarlett Rd., Toronto. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Tim Horton Children's Foundation. Condolences to the family may be made at www.turnerporter.ca. 11097525