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1944
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2021
Wayne Astle Obituary
It is with profound sadness that the family of Wayne Edward Astle announce his sudden passing on April 27, 2021 at the age of 76 years.
Wayne was born May 19, 1944, in Wetaskiwin, AB to Joseph and Mae Astle. His parents moved west of Breton in 1954 and homesteaded there for some years. He attended school at Lakedell, and Breton. His time in the Apprenticeship program garnered him his Machinist ticket. He worked various jobs until he eventually moved to Kamloops in 1973 and on February 14, 1975 met the love of his life, Denise.
Wayne began his machinist career at Craigmont Mines, then continued on at Bethlehem Copper, now known as Highland Valley Copper. He worked as a machinist at Highland Valley for over 30 years and ultimately retired there in 2004.
Wayne had many pastimes that he loved, some of which included riding his motorbike, hunting and Hydrofit classes at the local YMCA. Wayne as part of his love for motorcycle riding, became a member of the local Gold Wing Association, joining in on many long rides and numerous bike rallies in Canada and the US. Just after sunrise Wayne would often be found reminiscing about backroads, guns and machines at the neighbourhood A&W. Wayne also looked forward to Thanksgiving goose and duck hunting in Wetaskiwin while catching up with friends and family.
Wayne will be lovingly remembered and is survived by his four children, Guy (Sherry) Daignault, Mario Daignault, Serge (Joy) Daignault and Patricia (Sean) Whalen and grandchildren Crissy, Cody, Natasha, Pascal, Blaise, Shayla, Rachel, Amanda, Waylon, Elijah, Seth, Liam, and Paten. Wayne is also survived by Aunts Florence Bellamy and Pearl Roberts and by many cousins, especially close to him were Warren Bellamy, Barb Bellamy and Cornelius Pluim. Wayne's passing will also be mourned by multiple friends in both BC and Alberta.
Wayne is preceded in death by parents Joseph and Mae Astle, his wife Denise Daignault, and his son John Daignault.
There was nothing Wayne liked better than an interesting conversation with a good (or new) friend. Wayne could have an engaging conversation with anyone. And in true Wayne style, would often close off his conversations with "Don't do anything I wouldn't do and everything I would."
Rock On Wayne.....
In memory of Wayne Astle and by way of sympathy, the family suggests that you make a donation to the Kamloops YMCA HYDROFIT Classes or to the Kamloops BC SPCA Branch.
In order to comply with all health measures due to Covid 19, Drake Funeral Home asks you to give your condolences through their website at: www.drakecremation.com
A Celebration of Life for Wayne will be held at a future date and time.
Wayne was born May 19, 1944, in Wetaskiwin, AB to Joseph and Mae Astle. His parents moved west of Breton in 1954 and homesteaded there for some years. He attended school at Lakedell, and Breton. His time in the Apprenticeship program garnered him his Machinist ticket. He worked various jobs until he eventually moved to Kamloops in 1973 and on February 14, 1975 met the love of his life, Denise.
Wayne began his machinist career at Craigmont Mines, then continued on at Bethlehem Copper, now known as Highland Valley Copper. He worked as a machinist at Highland Valley for over 30 years and ultimately retired there in 2004.
Wayne had many pastimes that he loved, some of which included riding his motorbike, hunting and Hydrofit classes at the local YMCA. Wayne as part of his love for motorcycle riding, became a member of the local Gold Wing Association, joining in on many long rides and numerous bike rallies in Canada and the US. Just after sunrise Wayne would often be found reminiscing about backroads, guns and machines at the neighbourhood A&W. Wayne also looked forward to Thanksgiving goose and duck hunting in Wetaskiwin while catching up with friends and family.
Wayne will be lovingly remembered and is survived by his four children, Guy (Sherry) Daignault, Mario Daignault, Serge (Joy) Daignault and Patricia (Sean) Whalen and grandchildren Crissy, Cody, Natasha, Pascal, Blaise, Shayla, Rachel, Amanda, Waylon, Elijah, Seth, Liam, and Paten. Wayne is also survived by Aunts Florence Bellamy and Pearl Roberts and by many cousins, especially close to him were Warren Bellamy, Barb Bellamy and Cornelius Pluim. Wayne's passing will also be mourned by multiple friends in both BC and Alberta.
Wayne is preceded in death by parents Joseph and Mae Astle, his wife Denise Daignault, and his son John Daignault.
There was nothing Wayne liked better than an interesting conversation with a good (or new) friend. Wayne could have an engaging conversation with anyone. And in true Wayne style, would often close off his conversations with "Don't do anything I wouldn't do and everything I would."
Rock On Wayne.....
In memory of Wayne Astle and by way of sympathy, the family suggests that you make a donation to the Kamloops YMCA HYDROFIT Classes or to the Kamloops BC SPCA Branch.
In order to comply with all health measures due to Covid 19, Drake Funeral Home asks you to give your condolences through their website at: www.drakecremation.com
A Celebration of Life for Wayne will be held at a future date and time.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Published by Kamloops This Week from May 18 to Jun. 17, 2021.
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Joe
June 12, 2021
Sorry to hear of your loss. I don’t know the family but I know Wayne from YMCA. Very easy going, friendly person to talk too. He always had a saying and would make all of us smile. Unfortunately, with COVID and restrictions many of us changed our schedules. I have not seen Wayne for over a year. He definitely enjoyed his bike once the spring was here. Thoughts and prayers to the family he will be missed.
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