Surrounded by his family, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Monday, April 30, 2007, Thomas Wayne Dickins, of Hensall, in his 67th year. Beloved husband of Karen (Martin) Dickins, of Hensall. Dear father of Tom and Julia Dickins of Hensall, Sandra Dickins and fiancé Randy Thomas of Woodstock, Jim Dickins and his late wife Laurie of Zurich and Kevin Dickins and Heather Thompson of Hensall. Loving grandfather of Jeff Smale, Megan, Collin, Evan, Morgan Dickins; Ryan and Scott Dickins. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Joan Mende, Carolyn Farr and Rick Sessions, Pat Phillips, Jim and Eleanor Martin, Dave and Barbara Martin and Brian and Dianna Martin. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Albert and Ruby (Cobleigh) Dickins, parents-in-law Russell and Lou Martin, one brother Jim Dickins, one sister Alice Ann Phillips and one brother-in-law Horst Mende. Wayne was a long time volunteer for Hensall and Exeter Minor Hockey, the Exeter Hawks and the Hensall Sherwood hockey teams.
Visitation in the Hensall Visitation Chapel, 79 King St. Hensall on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted on Friday, May 4, 2007 at 11 a.m. at Hensall Community Center, 157 Oxford St. Hensall. Mr Bob Heywood officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the MS Society or Breast Cancer Society.
DICKENS: Thomas Wayne
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Condolence From: Dennis Pfaff
Sandra and Jeff Sorry to hear about the loss of your father and Grandfather. Deryk Howard and I went to Hensall with intentions of going to the furneral visitation, but after seeing the line up decided if we stayed Deryk would be late for work. I did not know much about Wayne, but after seeing the amount of people at the Funeral Home, I now know how much respect he had from the town and the hockey teams he was known to help support. What a great tribute. You both can be very proud of him. Condolences Dennis
Condolence From: Edna & Ron Taylor
Our deepest sympathy to Karen and family at this sad time. You are in our thoughts. Sincerely, Edna and Ron
Condolence From: Alan & Denean Renning & family
Karen and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your loss. Alan & Denean Renning & family
Condolence From: Todd
Karen, Tom, Sandra, Jim, Kevin & families, Karen my sympathies go out to you and your family and my thoughts are with you at this difficult time. I’m reading all of the online condolences and there is a common theme. “What a wonderful person Wayne was”. That would be an understatement. Wayne was a great person, with a big heart and did so much for others and never expected anything in return. I had pleasure of teaming up with you and Wayne on the “Sherwood” executive for the last 3 years and I can tell you Wayne did so many things for “the team” and unless you were working behind the scenes, they may not have been noticed. But I can tell you that they what he did was noticed and was appreciated by myself and I know the guys appreciated all his hard work too. MR. “D” you will truly be missed. Todd
Condolence From: Liz Campbell
Karen and Family, My deepest sympathy in your loss of a great man, just know that you have alot of support from family, friends and neighbours. I know this may be hard right now but know that memories and time will help to ease your pain. You are in my thoughts. Sincerely Liz
Condolence From: Marion & Bill Kipp
So sorry to hear of your loss. The Homestead will be different without him.
Condolence From: Linda & Tristalyn Russell
Our deepest sympathy to you Karen, Kevin, and family in your loss of a dear husband and father. Miss you in Exeter BMO, Karen — I often think back to our “trial”. Congrats to Kevin as he graduates this year too. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Condolence From: Rob and Jen Bonello ( Taylor)
Karen, Tom, Sandra, Jim, Kevin and Families Sorry to hear of the loss of a great husband, father, grandfather and a dear friend to so many. Wayne had a way of enjoying life through his family, the community, sports and outdoor activities, whether it be camping, motorcross or snowmobiling. As you go through this difficult time, reflect back on those great memories of Wayne and allow those memories to help heal your saddness. Thinking of you all at this time! Jen and Rob
Condolence From: Sundar and Marilyn Singh
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. May you know the comfort of loving family, caring friends and wonderful memories. Love, Sundar, Marilyn, Caleb and Andrew Singh
Condolence From: Carolyn
Dear Big Brother, My hero. Out of reach, but never truly gone. Watch over Karen and those you loved so dearly. Until we meet again, Carolyn
Condolence From: Linda and Wayne Reid
Karen and Family: Please accept our sincere condolences.Wayne will always be remembered for the kind and gentle person he was. Always so helpful and friendly…our thoughts and prayers are with you..Wayne, Linda and family
Condolence From: Kim Taylor
Karen and Family So sorry about your loss words can’t describe what a wonderful person Wayne was. We have lots of good memories to remember him by thats for sure. Hope you are all doing well and just remember that I am thinking of you all! Lots of love Kim
Condolence From: Debbie, Brian & Nevin Hodgins
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Condolence From: Steve & Rosemary Binns
Karen and Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your loss.
Condolence From: Charlene & Don Oesch
Karen & family; We wish to express our sincere sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Condolence From: Glenn and Joan Kells
Karen We wish to express our sincere sympathy to you and your family. Wayne was such a community minded person and will be greatly missed by everyone. The Kells Family
Condolence From: KAREN LEHNEN
Dear Karen and family, Please accept my deepest sympathy on your loss of a loving husband, father and grandfather. Karen expressed the caring and kind soul Wayne was to his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this time of loss. Sincerely, Karen Lehnen VON Palliative Care Volunteer Program
Condolence From: George and Nancy Jane Finch and family
Karen: Our thoughts are with you and your family. Wayne was well thought of and well respected. We are honored to have known him as a friend. Friends like Wayne don’t come along everyday. George and Nancy Jane and family
Condolence From: Anne (Annen) Tasker
Dear Karen & Family We wish to extend to you and your family sincere sympathy with the loss of Wayne. May the Lord be your comfort and strenght now and in the days ahead. With Love, John & Anne Tasker Michael Annen And my mom Greta Kuik also wanted me to extend sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Condolence From: Steve & Audrey Skinner
We wish to express our sincere sympathy to all of you. May it bring you comfort to know that Wayne touched many lives with his generosity and warm smile. May your memories keep him forever close in your hearts. Sincerely, Steve, Audrey, Lucas & Brianne Skinner
Condolence From: Becky Meidinger & Dave Meriam
Dear Karen and Family, We are so sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. He was such a wonderful man and he will be dearly missed. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Becky Meidinger & Dave Meriam
Condolence From: Denise & Sheldon Kinghorn
Aunt Karen, Tom, Sandra, Jim, Kevin & families, Our thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow. Uncle Wayne will be missed by all. I am sorry we are unable to be there, but please know you are all in our every prayer. Love Denise, Sheldon & girls.
Condolence From: Evelyn
So sorry I missed Kevin’s name. He was the baby when I was in Hensall and I forgot his name until now. Again I apologize. Each of you are on my mind and in my prayers
Condolence From: Evelyn Vincent
Karen, Tom, Julia, Sandra and Jim, Sincere sympathy in your GREAT Loss. Wayne was a good man and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Condolence From: Rob, Janet & Emily Smale
We were truly saddened to hear of Wayne’s passing. He will be greatly missed by all those he touched. Our heartfelt sympathy and deepest condolences go out to you during this very difficult time. Cherish the memories.
Condolence From: Bruce and Betty Thomson
Karen and Family We are sorry to hear about Wayne. I have thought of you many times since seeing you in Parkwood. Karen, you are lucky to have such a close and caring family, that will help you get through this difficult time. Wayne was a pleasure to be around and we always enjoyed talking to him when we saw him at the arena. He was an important part of the hockey community and will be missed by many.
Condolence From: Eugene & Linda Webber
Karen and family: We are sincerely sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. We have know Wayne since he cleaned the Legion and also from The Old Homestead Campground…He will be greatly missed by all who knew him ………he always had a smile and a quick wit………All the good memories will help you through this difficult time………God Bless
Condolence From: Gerald & Jane Dearing
With sincere sympathy for you in your loss
Sincerely, Gerald & Jane Dearing
Condolence From: Carrie & Gary Snyders
Joanie & Family, We are very sorry to hear the news of your loss, our thoughts are with you and your family.
Love from the Snyders’ on Broadway
Condolence From: Mary M. Thompson
Karen, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. It was always such a pleasure to work with Wayne when he was cleaning the Exeter Legion. He has had so much suffering these past years. All the best to you. Mary
Condolence From: Tim,Sharon,Mackenzie & Taeler Goudie
Dear Karen,Tom,Sandra & Jim and there Familiys Sincere sympathy to each of you. Wayne will always be remembered for his kindness, soft mannerism. And his van. He leaves behind many memories. Although we are unable to be there in this time of need you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Condolence From: Wendy & Dave Heimrich
Karen,Tom,Julia,Sandra,Jim,Kevin & families, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. May you be comforted to know he was such a great man and always smilin’. Thinking of you all at this time. Love Wendy, Dave and girls.
Condolence From: Chris & Lisa Taylor
Dear Karen and Family, We are sad to hear of Wayne’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. Let the memories of the times you shared give you comfort and remember that he’ll always be with you, forever in your hearts.
Condolence From: Linda Towton & John Fahner
Dear Karen & family: I am so sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. Just remember all the good times and be assured he’s in a good place now and not suffering. You and your family will get through this with each others help. Our prayers are with you.
Condolence From: Larry and Bea Uyl
Dear Karen and Family, Larry and I wish to express our condolences to all of you, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Condolence From: joe, marilyn and amber kenda
karen and family, our deepest sympathy to you and your family. our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. wayne was a great and caring person and i’m sure will be missed by all. just remember all the good times and cherish the memories.
Condolence From: Doug, Betty Lynn, Jaime & Kraig
Dear Karen, Jim, Kevin, Tom, Sandra and families: We were so saddened to hear of Wayne’s passing. Your family has had to endure so much heartache in such a short time, it seems very unfair. Wayne was such a fun loving person who gave so much to the community, especially hockey … you must be very proud. He will always be remembered for those caring ways. Cherish the memories … it makes each day a little easier. With Deepest Sympathy, Doug, Betty Lynn, Jaime & Kraig
Condolence From: Karen & Randy Stanlake
Our hearts go out to your family. I have known Wayne for over 25 yrs. He was such a wonderful man. He will be sorely missed in this community. He will live on forever in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. Take the time to celebrate his life through all the wonderful memories.
Condolence From: Eze Ngbada
Sorry for the lost
Condolence From: Bill Rowan
To Karen and family.Wayne was my friend and will be missed. My thoughts go out to you.
Condolence From: Bill and Jenny McGrath and boys
Karen and Family, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time. We wanted to come to express our sympathy, but Connor was at emerg that night with a high fever and not feeling well. We will miss Wayne dearly at the trailer, but the boys hope to still pop by to see the creatures at the pond!! Deepest sympathy, Jen and Bill and boys
Condolence From: Wayne and Sharon Overholt
Dear-Karen and family So sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing away,you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers,at this most difficult time in your lives.Take Care Karen.Wayne and Sharon Overholt.
Condolence From: Cindy Taylor
Karen and family at this time I would like to send my conolences for the loss of your husband and father. Cindy Taylor
Condolence From: Les & Carolyn Kent Sundridge, On
Dear Karen and Family, Les and I were so sorry to get the call from barb this morning about Waynes passing. We so enjoyed visiting with you both at Darren and Allies wedding and before in Bayfield at the home show. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Les and Carolyn Kent
Condolence From: David & Nancy Farr, Jordan & Jason
Karen: So sorry for your families loss. I recall that you guys have a special bond and that is the best. Our heart and thoughts go out to you. Carolyn,,,,,we will catch up with you girl. You never know what life deals you but I may help to assist you as to how to play the cards. Love you sis-in-law. Prayers are with you.
Condolence From: Ken & Jo-Anne Tidball
To the family of Wayne…it is with great sadness that we learned of Wayne’s passing. We were neighbours of Wayne’s for many years while growing up on Talbot Road in Lambeth. Our deepest sympathy is with all the family. Ken & Jo-Anne Tidball, Wayne & Brenda Tidball, Ron & Shirley Prior.
Condolence From: Larry and Sharon Lynn
Karen and Family: Sincerest sympathy to all of you at this time of great loss. We have many wonderful hockey memories as we remember Wayne as a kind, generous and hardworking man with a love for the sport. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Larry and Sharon
Condolence From: Kelly & Kevin Butt (Vanstone)
Karen, Tom, Sandra, Jim, Kevin & families: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. It is never easy to say good-bye to a loved one, but we need to believe they are in a better place. I have a lot of good memories of Wayne.