- Wayne Edward SHANO — Hantsport
Passed away in QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax on Friday, January 7, 2022 with his loved ones holding his hands. He was such a brave fighter who wanted to come home but diabetes, heart and kidneys said no. Wayne had an incredible zest for life; he lived big and he appreciated every precious day he was given. He was a proud North-end boy who always loved to drive through his part of the city and reminisce about younger days and all the wonderful adventures he’d had, especially with his brother Brian. He was a ‘child at heart’ exploring toy stores and hobby stores and in his later years experienced the joy of model trains. He was a respected employee of Oland’s Brewery for 33 years; working at the Brewery was a family affair as both his dad, Bert, his brother Brian and his daughter Kathy worked there too. How he loved to play on the Oland’s baseball and hockey teams! Wayne was a proud dad whose dear daughter Kathy inherited not only his love of shopping but also of travel. They went to Disneyland, skied at Sugar Loaf and Smuggler’s Notch and enjoyed many rides in his prized mustard yellow MG Midget. He was an animal lover and a lover of dogs; he appreciated their unconditional love and companionship. Our dog Chester is lost without him. Wayne really liked to ‘stir the pot’, both in the kitchen and in conversation. In the kitchen he loved to cook and bake; he was our master chef- from BBQ whiskey sauce, homemade breads, cheese cakes and pumpkin pie with a hint of rum. And then there were conversations, especially with his good buddy, Roy when talking politics. He had a quick wit and a dry sense of humor. I could have written a book! Wayne and his sweetheart Susan made many incredible memories in their 25 years together. We worked on our ‘bucket list’ and did a good job of it, trips across the Pond, concerts and more concerts and especially crashing the Royal Wedding of Will and Kate. Wayne was the love of my life and I was his! Wayne was predeceased by his parents, Thelma (Robar) and Bert Shano; his brothers, Brian Shano and Jackie Robar. A heartfelt thank you to the VON staff that cared for Wayne with compassion and kindness, it was much appreciated; also, our most thankful respect and appreciation for the doctors and nurses of the Heart Function clinic, the Leg and Ulcer clinic and the Cardiac Care unit of the QEII. Special thanks to retired Dr. Frank Lo and Dr. Michael Diab; you’re the best!! In keeping with Wayne’s wishes cremation has taken place. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Children’s Wish Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
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1948 - 2022 (73 years)
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