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1940
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2023
Captain WHYTE Obituary
June 19, 1940 - February 23, 2023
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Captain Wayne Alexander Whyte. He left us peacefully in Sechelt Hospital with his loved ones at his bedside after a lengthy and courageous journey with Parkinson's Disease.
Wayne was born in St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver and was raised in North Vancouver, where at the young age of 16 he fell in love with the sea, after a summer spent working on the tugs. This experience was the beginning of a successful 45-year career on the water which took him around the world and to the pinnacle of the marine profession, guiding ships as a BC Coast Pilot for 22 years.
In addition to his devotion to work and family, Wayne had many passions that brought him joy. He was an avid skier in his early years and later he honed his golfing skills, always practising to lower his handicap. In retirement, he divided his time between Palm Desert and Sakinaw Lake, his favourite place on earth! At the lake he poured his heart and soul into gardening and landscaping, including building many incredible rock walls.
Wayne is predeceased by his father and mother, Charles and Joyce Whyte and his twin brother, Warren.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Diana, his supportive sister, Dianne Rice, his beloved sons, Warren and Trevor, and his amazing grandchildren, Stella, Ty, and Jaidan who all held a very special place in Wayne's heart.
Wayne will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered for his exceptional work ethic, his generous outgoing personality, his quick wit and big smile and his dedication to his family.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, April 3, 2023, from 13:00 to 16:00, at the Polygon Gallery in the Seaspan Room, located at 101 Carrie Cates Ct in North Vancouver.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Sunshine Coast Hospice Society www.coasthospice.com to which the Whyte family is immensely grateful for their tremendous support during Wayne's end-of-life journey.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Captain WHYTE
6 Entries
Loretta and Gerry Sieben
March 7, 2023
We miss our generous friend; his laughter, passion, his many many talents, and those exemplars will remain always with us. A life of dreaming and doing "so well commingled". Wayne Whyte, the Sakinaw renaissance man!
Loretta and Gerry Sieben
Adrian
March 4, 2023
I am proud to have had Wayne as a friend . I had the pleasure of working for and with Wayne on the Sakinaw Lake house. Worked with Warren and Trevor and knew Wayne to be justifiably proud of both his sons . He and " Lady Di " were always very generous to me .
Me condolences to Diana , Warren , Trevor and Diane . Wayne was a fine man and I will miss him greatly . Adrian
Michel and Micheline.
March 3, 2023
We have lost a friend! Our thoughts and prayers are with you Diana and the family
Micheline and Michel.
Jane and Barry McMillan
March 2, 2023
Diana, love to you and your family on your loss of Wayne.
We always looked forward to our time spent visiting at Sakinaw, Sechelt and Pender Harbour.
We have great memories of our travels with you and Wayne.
He was a wonderful man, we are going to miss him very much.
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Pat and Peter Kayll
March 2, 2023
What a beautiful obituary - all the memories we have of Wayne - and his wonderful smile and wit. We very much miss our years with Wayne and the Whyte family - Pat & Peter Kayll
Wayne and Sharon Kennedy
March 1, 2023
Many beautiful memories with Wayne and Diana skiing
at SunValley and Golfing at Sechelt! Wayne was courageous
with his battle with Parkinson´s. He will be greatly missed!
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