WAYNE EVERETT TOMLINSON

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WAYNE EVERETT TOMLINSON It is with great sadness and sorrow to announce Wayne Everett Tomlinson has left us February 6, 2007. Wayne was born March 2, 1946 in Woodstock, ON. He is survived by his wife Susan; mother Jean Pierce; sister Sandy McCauley and special friends, Norma, Rob and Chavez, John, Len, James and my family. Wayne believed in living life to the fullest. Integrity, honesty, compassion and his special sense of humour were ingrained into his personality. He was outgoing and made many friends throughout the years. His special passions were driving to the Rockies with his partner John and going to Rocky Place Campground, particularly the morning walkabout coffee sessions with his faithful shadow - Lucy. Wayne was my best friend and a loving and constant companion and husband. I am very proud of all his accomplishments. The last, his strength to accept and attempts to overcome all the obstacles set in his path due to his illness. To all that knew Wayne, I have chosen an excerpt of many of the thoughts and feelings he had made note of: Here's something to think about. It's rather ironic that as I become more intuitive about what's happening to me, the closer I get to the final hour. It's only the survivors that can actually tell how much it hurts. In respect to his wishes, there will be no service and if you so desire, donations can be made to a charity of your choice. We would also wish to extend our thanks and gratitude to all the staff at CancerCare Manitoba, Riverview Ward 3E and 4E and Misericordia Unit 3 for their outstanding care and compassion. He also asked me to pass on this message: In case I haven't said it to all my friends - thank you for being my friend. We are going to miss you and will keep you in our hearts and thoughts until we meet again. Love you always. I'm Free Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free. I'm now following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found that place at the close of day. If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, O yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free. Funeral arrangements in care of: WHEELER FUNERAL CHAPEL 211 Regent Ave. West 224-1525

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 10, 2007