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WAYNE TREMBATH
Born: Apr 17, 1944
Date of Passing: Dec 08, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryWAYNE TREMBATH Allen Wayne Trembath, 71, passed away on December 8, 2015, at the Health Sciences Centre, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was born on April 17, 1944 in Crystal City, Manitoba to Cecil and Thelma Trembath. Wayne grew up in Franklin and he graduated from Neepawa Area Collegiate in 1962. His university career began at the University of Winnipeg, but moved to the University of Brandon where he balanced his education with raising a young family and being a student minister responsible for four charges. With his university graduation, Wayne received a Silver medal in political science and moved on to becoming a high school teacher in Plumas and Gladstone. Eventually, he moved the family to Winnipeg and worked for Sears Canada in several executive positions that ultimately ended up in an eastward move to the National Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario. After 25 years of excellent service with Sears Canada, Wayne retired. Not one to sit idle, Wayne enjoyed retirement for years with a part time commitment in Lee Valley Tools and bee keeping. Wayne married Sharon Rose Radford in 1964 in Neepawa, Manitoba. They were happily married for 51 years. His hobbies involved expressing his creative side: carpentry, home renos, and landscaping his forest-sized yard. His passions (politics, golf, poetry, and his family) were obvious in almost every decision he made and his love (Sharon) motivated his every action. For Wayne, every situation had a choice, every decision had to be owned and sacrifice was a part of being human. Wayne is survived by his spouse Sharon; his children, Todd, Shawn, Ian and Rekha; his daughters-in-law, Kirsten, Deanna, and Miki and his son-in-law, Yancy; his nine grandchildren; his three sisters, Merle Gwyer, Joan Wilkinson, and Sherrill Carrier; and his brothers-in-law, Rich Carrier, Bob, Graeme, and David Radford. He was predeceased by his parents, Cecil and Thelma, and his brother-in-law, G. Gwyer. It hurts knowing that you are no longer with us. We are not done learning from you. We miss you.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 19, 2015
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Please accept my belated condolences. I don’t normally share memories on this platform but I wanted to acknowledge the lasting impact my acquaintance with Wayne has had on me and my life. I met Wayne when he worked at the UM Libraries part-time. It was a pleasure to work with him. We had many laughs, interesting conversations about shared interests, and we connected because I have family from Neepawa, Plumas, AND Gladstone. I reflect our conversations to this day because of the advice and wisdom he imparted to me - advice that has changed me as a person and altered the course of my life in positive ways. Rest in peace, Wayne. You were a lovely person and I’m grateful to you. - Posted by: Zoe Green (Coworker) on: Mar 19, 2025
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Mr. Trembath was my history teacher at WMCI in Gladstone during the crazy years from 1972 to 1975. I always remember him as a very kind person, his teaching methods were very different compared to most but I did learn alot in his classes. I am sorry to hear of Wayne's passing but reading his obit he has had a wonderful life and has passed on his legacy through his children and grandchildren. May he rest in peace. - Posted by: Cindy Skanderberg (Keysers) (Student) on: Jan 11, 2016
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I was saddened to hear that Wayne Trembath passed away. He was my high school teacher in Plumas, MB during the late 60's/1970 and he taught me how to open up my mind. I remember how he loved to debate. If you could successfully support that black was white or white was black.....you were awarded marks. It wasn't so much the subject matter that he taught as it was his way of teaching you how to use your brain. His method was unheard of for this old country girl who received her elementary education in a rural one room school house. I credit and thank Wayne Trembath for teaching me how to think outside the box. Although Wayne had different jobs throughout his career, I loved to see that he forever remained the teacher. This was quite evident when I read his motto/teaching/legacy. " Every situation has a choice, every decision has to be owned and sacrifice is a part of being human". This is so very true. By accepting ownership for every decision, you subtract blame from every situation. Can you imagine this world if everyone lived by this motto! My condolences to the entire family for your loss. I hope you can take strength in the fact that your husband/father/grandfather has left his mark in this world. His teachings and his passion for life will live on forever within each and every one of you. Sincerely, Shirley Keysers Post. - Posted by: Shirley Keysers Post (Student/Teacher) on: Jan 11, 2016
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So sorry to hear my cousin has suddenly passed away. Aunt Thelma and my Mum were in the Crystal City midwifery at the time of Wayne's and my births. Winter in Manitoba required travel by horse team and covered van (complete with wood stove) the 30 miles or so from the farm to await the big event. Thelma may have travelled in another type of vehicle. Our grandparents were tough but the next generation also had to be tough to ensure survival on the prairie. No lazy bones there. But the Trembaths were full of fun and laughter was often heard. We learned to respect our elders and enjoyed the love of family. Good memories. - Posted by: Lynne Trembath Fraser (Cousin) on: Dec 19, 2015
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Many, many memories especially when I was at United College(U of Wpg) - Posted by: Rev Brock Saunders (Friend from away back when I was student minister at Franklin MB) on: Dec 19, 2015