Obituary of Wilfred Mayne

Passed away peacefully at Hospice Wellington, Guelph in his 89th year, on July 11, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Helma (Morris) for 65 years. Cherished father of James (d.1973), Maryellen (Gerry) Hahn, Michael (Judy) Mayne, Catherine (d.1956), Patricia (Randy) Berdan, Stephen (Ferne) Mayne, Gerald (Helen) Mayne, Margaret (Bill) O�Neill, Mark Mayne (Winnie), and Greg Mayne (Dara). Much loved grandfather of 20 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Wilfred is also survived by his brother Joseph Mayne, sisters-in-law Peggy Morris, Maizie Morris, Marcia Morris, and Mary Lou Armstrong. He will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Oscar and Bridget (Mulhall) Mayne, brother Austin Mayne, and sisters Blanche McDermott and Clara Forwell. Our family would like to acknowledge Dr. J. Craig, the Elmira Medical Clinic staff, Dr. Donna Ward, CCAC Case Manager, Maria Strickland, Care Partner nurses, Red Cross homemakers, and Hospice Wellington staff for their exceptional care and compassion. Our family has been truly blessed. The family will receive their relatives and friends at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Friday, July 12, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Parish prayers will be offered at the funeral home Friday, July 12, 2013 at 8:45 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Teresa of Avila R.C. Church, Elmira on Saturday, July 13 at 10:00 a.m. Donations to Hospice Wellington or St. Teresa of Avila Church�s building fund would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. What gives a man dignity is not his wealth or good fortune, or noble birth, but a worthy and virtuous life, and the dignity of his labour. Pope John XXIII-1946 Service Summary Visitation: Friday, July 12, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. ~ Parish prayers at the funeral home Friday, July 12, 2013 at 3:45 p.m. ~ Funeral mass: St. Teresa of Avila R.C. Church, Saturday, July 13 at 10:00 a.m. ~ Donations to Hospice Wellington (795 Scottsdale Dr., Guelph, ON N1G 3R8 or phone in a donation to 519-836-3921 or donate online at www.hospicewellington.org) or St. Teresa of Avila Church's building fund(19 Flamingo Drive, Elmira, ON N3B 1V3)