Obituary of John Robert Wayne

Peacefully with family by his side, at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, John Robert Wayne passed away on November 18, 2019 in his 68th year. Beloved husband and best friend of Nancy. Loving father of Jennifer (Adam) White, of Baden. Loving stepfather of Dane (Tammy) Arn, of Komoka and Dylan Arn, of London. Poppa of Maggie, Molly and Black Jack at home. Dear Grandpa of Mikayla & Morgan White, Logan & Owen Arn & Austin, Derek & Emily Arn. Loving son of Connie (Jim Henshaw) Wayne, of Thorndale. Big brother of Victoria (Rick) Sheehan, of Sarnia, and brother-in-law of Bob (Liz) Troyer, of Regina. Also leaves nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, aunts, uncle and special friends. Predeceased by father Robert “Bob” Wayne (1987), mother-in-law Jessie Troyer (2019) and father-in-law Jack Troyer (2006). With an interest in history, especially the American Civil War, John, Nancy and their canine “kids” travelled to battlefields throughout the US. He founded and was president of the Southwestern Ontario Civil War Round Table where their interest grew, becoming reenactors in Civil War reenactments and extended this interest, to participating in War of 1812 events. Special thanks for the care and compassion shown to John by the ICU Unit of STEGH. A funeral service will be conducted at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation one hour prior. As expressions of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: the Animal Shelter in St. Thomas Cheques may be sent to: c/o Treasury at St. Thomas City Hall PO Box 520 St. Thomas, ON N5P 3V7 Note on cheque: Animal Shelter - In Memory of John Wayne Animal Aide of St. Thomas - Elgin Cheques may be sent to: Animal Aide 333 Talbot Street St. Thomas, ON N5P 1B5 Note on cheque: In Memory of John Wayne or the Canadian Cancer Society (see below for donation link), and will be gratefully acknowledged.