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Wayne Aitken Obituary
July 8, 1927 - July 27, 2009
Wayne Lyle Aitken, 82, of Sarasota, died July 27, 2009.
Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at Palms-Robarts Funeral Home, with internment to follow at Palms Memorial Park.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis; a son, Steve of Sarasota; daughters Sandy (Craig) Eaton of Gainesville, Susie MacQuarrie of Ocala and Cheryl (Scott) Swenney of Sarasota; brothers Wendell (Lea) of Haines City and Jimmy (Elva) of Sparta, Ill.; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Wayne was a real estate investor and as a salesman he traveled every state except Alaska. Because of his love of flying he developed Flying Baron Estates, the first airport subdivision in Lake County. His other interests included hunting, boating and "making the deal."
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to TideWell Hospice and Palliative Care or Sahib Shrine Center.
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Memories and Condolences
for Wayne Aitken
Marjie Snow-Almeter
August 8, 2009
Cheryl & Family,
Words will never be enough to ease your sorrow, but you know Jesus is there with you, right alongside your dad ... and one day, you all will be joining them with the rest of us in that mansion of glory!
May the Lord continue to bless you all!
Quinde and Wanda Smith
July 30, 2009
Susie,
Our prayers are with you in this great loss. God give you and your family the strength to get through this hard time. What a great man your dad was. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Sincerely, Quinde and Wanda Smith, Leesburg
Gary & Sharon Chiles
July 30, 2009
Phyllis, Cheryl and family:
We lift all of you up in prayer. May God continue to strengthen and comfort you every day.
Matthew 5:3-5
God Bless,
Gary and Sharon
July 30, 2009
Cheryl,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this great loss. Take time to remember the good times that you and your family have shared together.
Rick
Helena Rattray
July 30, 2009
Cheryl,
There are no right words at a time like this. Please just know that you are surrounded with love and prayers that will help you through this difficult time. Always remember the happy times and most important, know your dad will always be with you in your heart and looking over you as your guardian angel!
God bless you and your family - stay strong!
Sherry Light
July 30, 2009
May God ease your hour of sorrow and surround you with His love and comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
You are not alone......Sherry Light
Blessed are they that mourn;for they shall be comforted.
Joy Elliott
July 30, 2009
Cheryl, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the warm memories you have comfort you during this time of sorrow. He is now looking over all of you and will always be with you. God bless - Love, Joy
Kim Timmerman
July 30, 2009
Cheryl, I'm sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Patti Fige
July 30, 2009
Cheryl and Family:
So sorry for your loss as well as ours. I happened to meet your dad on a few occasions while he was in business and found him to be very kind and always did what he said he would do. He will be missed and my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
July 29, 2009
Cheryl, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I didn't get a chance to meet him, but he would have hit it off with my husband, who also loves flying. Love and prayers, Karen Emigh-Escobar
July 29, 2009
Dear Cheryl,
My prayers go out to you and your family. I pray the Lord will comfort you at this time. Your Dad sounds like a wonderful man and I know he will be missed. Wish I could give you a hug right now. Love, Aunt Pat
Thetis Langlet
July 29, 2009
Cheryl, I am so sorry and please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, May God Bless each of you.
Thetis
Brenda Canales
July 29, 2009
Cheryl, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Brenda Canales
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