WAYNE FRANCIS O'REILLY

WAYNE FRANCIS O'REILLY Aware of the loving presence of his family, Wayne died peacefully in his home after a very brief, but devastating, affliction with cancer. He was 71 years old (July 23, 1940). Wayne is survived by his wife Gail (Shaw), his three children David (Heather), Johanna and Beth (Christopher), his daughter-in-law Heather Morrison and granddaughter Samantha Morrison-O'Reilly . To each of them, in ways unique to the relationship, he provided an inspired interpretation of life and unconditional love. Predeceased by his infant daughter Suzanne (1976), his parents Edward Ernest (1963) and Leona (nee Arbour, 2009) O'Reilly and his brother Edward John (2004). He leaves a large and loyal family including his brother Robert (Virginia), sisters Mary Lou and Anne (Douglas Sprague) and sisters- in-law Nancy and Joan (Bob Bruce). Many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and former colleagues mourn his loss while celebrating the lesson that was his life. Wayne's career as an educator, coach, vice-principal and principal in Toronto's Catholic school system spanned more than three decades. Friends may call at the MURRAY E. NEWBIGGING FUNERAL HOME, 733 Mt. Pleasant Road (south of Eglinton), Friday, June 8th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, June 9th at 12 noon at St. Basil's Church, 50 St. Joseph Street (parking in cash lot south of St. Joseph). Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. To honour Wayne's memory, his family welcomes donations to the Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative Care or to Pancreatic Cancer Canada.