WAYNE ARTHUR GARRETT

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WAYNE ARTHUR GARRETT With great sadness we announce the passing of Wayne Arthur Garrett on January 20, 2018 at Seven Oaks Hospital at the young age of 77. Wayne was born April 9, 1940. He attended schools in Old Kildonan and West Kildonan until 1958. Wayne is survived by his five children, Kathy (Robert), Barbara, Colleen (Jack), Maureen (Robert), and Duane (Donna), 13 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, brother Len Garrett and partner Marianne Burt along with family, sister Marilyn Stewart (Bruce) and family, he is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Pat (Joe) and Lorene (Ken) and four brothers-in-law, John (Nancy), Donald, Robert ( Louise) and David (Erika) and their families. He was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, May (2016), parents, Edith and Wilbert Garrett, father and mother-in-law Herbert and May Conolly, and sister-in-law Marilyn Garrett. Wayne had a gift for making friends and has retained those friendships throughout his years. Wayne loved music and was an avid record collector and had a vast collection of Elvis memorabilia amongst other items; he also loved playing crib and participated in many crib nights at the Royal Canadian Legion. He was a strong, proud man who loved his family, friends and their many pets they had over the years. He loved spending time with family and friends and instilled family values, commitment and a wonderful work ethic in all of his children. The family would like to extend a thank you to Dr. Jamie Law and Associates of the Prairie Trail at the Oaks Medical Clinic, Seven Oaks Hospital and the many staff and units that cared for Dad in the past eight months, and the Winnipeg Fire and Paramedic service. The family takes comfort in knowing he is reunited with his one true love and is free of pain. As per Wayne's wishes, there will be no service. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Siloam Mission, Save a Dog Network, Manitoba Underdogs Rescue or a charity of your choice. Heaven has gained a strong proud man

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 27, 2018