Welsh, John Wayne; Suddenly at home in Orangeville on Wednesday, June 13, 2012, Wayne Welsh, in his 83rd year, beloved companion of Helen McPherson and predeceased by Marjorie (née Porterfield) and Mary Jean (née Campbell). Loving father of Jim and his wife Jean, Laurie and her companion George K. Scott. Cherished grandfather of Ryan Welsh and his wife Melissa, David Welsh and his wife Nikki, Melissa and her husband Jason Dalling, Amanda and her husband Terry Burmas, Melinda Campbell, Darby Campbell and great-grandfather of William, Hudson and Aidyn. Wayne will be missed by his step-children and step-grandchildren. The family received their friends at the Egan Funeral Home Baxter & Giles Chapel, 273 Broadway, Orangeville (519-941-2630) on Friday evening from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service was held in the chapel on Saturday, June 16 at 11 a.m. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Listowel on Monday, June 18 at 1 p.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 204 – 21 Surrey Street W., Guelph N1H 3R3 or the charity of your choice. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com.
