The family of Wayne
Estabrooks is saddened to announce his passing on
September 22, 2021 at the Salem Manor Nursing Home, Leduc,
Alberta.
Wayne was born in Sackville, N.B., the
son of Francis and Evelyn (Somerville) Estabrooks, the eldest of seven
children. He
will be sadly missed by his daughter Bonita Argue (Al), Sherwood Park,
Alberta; his grandchildren Anastayc and Nicolys, Sherwood
Park; his brothers, Gregory (Sharon), Quispamsis,
N.B.; Garnet (Linda), Lower Sackville, N.S., sisters, Gail
Estabrooks, Riverview, N.B.;
Janet Smith (Ron), Riverview, N.B.; Lorraine
Smith (Allan), 150 Mile House, B.C.; as
well as several nieces and nephews.
Wayne began his career in the military
at age 18, originally joining the Navy. He
served for a period of three years before leaving to accept employment
at the Dorchester Penitentiary as a Corrections Officer. He remained
with Corrections Canada for one year, at which time he returned to the
military to serve in the Air Force, entering as a
Private, with
eventual promotion to Sergeant. He
was assigned to the Mobile Support Equipment Operation Division as a
transport driver. He
left the service after a total of 23 years. Thereafter he took
employment with Economy Trucking as a long-haul driver, travelling
throughout the U.S. and Canada, until his retirement at
65.
Most of Wayne’s adult life was
spent in Alberta. On
visits home to Sackville he enjoyed getting together with family, as
well as meeting long-time friends at the Canadian Legion, Branch #26,
on Lorne Street to go over «old times.» A good
game of «Scat» with family and friends was often on the
agenda.
It was evident he should stay away from «Loss
Vegas». He
also enjoyed a game of «Scrabble» with
Mum. He
soon found out he had met his match. Wayne also looked
forward to drives in the countryside, and no visit home was more
important than a trip to his favourite, Rockport; and
Johnson’s Mills.
Wayne was very fond of animals,
especially dogs. He
loved his dog «Dusty» with all his heart and soul.
He was predeceased by his wife
Betty (Barber) (2013);
father (2002); mother (2020); infant
sister Glenda (1957);
niece Aimee Smith (2014); and
sister-in-law Patricia (Pat) Estabrooks (Amos) (2019).
Funeral arrangements are under the
direction of Glenwood Funeral Home, Sherwood Park, Alberta.
Cremation has taken place. There will be no
visitation or funeral service. His
ashes will be shared with family members and a portion will be spread
at the gravesite of his Mum and Dad in the Sackville
Cemetery.
The family wishes to thank the staff of
Baldwin Villa, Sherwood Park, for the excellent care provided to Wayne
over the past number of years. We
would also like to thank Salem Manor Nursing Home for attention to his
care more recently.
Sharing of memories
and condolences may be sent to the family through the Jones Family Funeral Home
facebook page.
In memory
of Wayne, donations may be made to the Greater Moncton SPCA, the
Alzheimer’s Association of Canada or a charity of your
choice.
1945 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Wayne Estabrooks 1945 2021..
Décès pour la Ville: Sackville, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick