Wayne Elroy Roode – 73, Bible Hill, passed away, with his
loving daughters at his side, on Sunday, August 15, 2021, at
Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Belmont, he was a
son of the late Ralph and Myrtle (McRae) Roode.
Wayne worked as a welding instructor at Nova Scotia
Agricultural College and then owned and operated his own business,
Wayne’s Saddlery, Boot and Harness until a short time before
his death. He was well-known at Truro Raceway; he absolutely loved
horses and also owned race horses. He was always happy, had a positive
outlook on life, a great laugh and was the life of the party. He loved
life and enjoyed spending time in nature, especially enjoying trail
rides with family and friends. Wayne’s K-9 companion, Bizzy,
was never far from his side.
Wayne is survived by his daughters, Ashley Purcell, Lindsey
Roode, Kelsi Roode, all of Calgary; granddaughter, Savannah Purcell,
Calgary; siblings, Dorothy (Reg) Culgin, Belmont; Joan (Phil) Feit,
New Glasgow; Sonny (Faye) Roode, Belmont; Janet Wagar (Sam), Calgary;
Phillip (Joyce) Roode, New Glasgow; several nieces and nephews. Along
with his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Reginald
Roode.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all
of his valued patrons for their support over the last 30
years.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where the funeral service
will be held 12 p.m., Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Celebration of life
will follow at Wayne’s Saddlery from 2:30–7 p.m.
If so desired, donations in Wayne’s memory to Truro Raceway
or 4-H Nova Scotia are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be
sent to the family by viewing Wayne’s obituary on-line and
selecting “Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
“Above all else, nothing
compared to the love he had for his girls.”
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Wayne Elroy Roode 1948 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia