David Wayne Brooks of Cobourg, Ontario passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 31, 2020 in his 80th year following a courageous battle & short illness. Taken from us far too soon, Wayne was the cherished, beloved & devoted husband of Merete (pre-deceased) for 54 years. Their deep mutual love & respect for each other was an inspiration to us all. Wayne provided exceptional primary care for Merete for a number of years. “Only with our Dad’s extraordinary care of our Mom were we blessed to have her many more years following her illness”.
Born & raised in Claremont, Ontario the son of Andrew & Mary Irene (Pearse) he later made the Town of Cobourg, Ontario his home.
Precious father of Ann, Andrew, Catherine (Bruce), Irene (Dennis), Alex, Jason (Ally), Chantelle (Aaron), Bob, Kim, Jordie, Richard & Jennifer.
Adored grandfather of Justin, Owen, Connor, Taylor, Erica, Brooke, Braydon, Chloe, Dylan, Sophia, Paige & Mason.
Wayne was so proud of his children and grandchildren, he took great joy & pride in their life accomplishments.
Loving brother of Harold, Elmer (pre-deceased), Lyall (pre-deceased), Dorothy McClurg (pre-deceased), and Glenn (Gail).
Wayne was an accomplished athlete excelling in football, wrestling, basketball and swimming. Obtaining the Canadian Life Saving Bronze Cross in swimming at an early age, he worked summers as a life guard and swim instructor.
After graduating from Whitby High School in 1960 Wayne attended Trent University obtaining his Bachelor of Education.
A respected and innovative educator, Wayne taught with the Northumberland & Newcastle Board of Education for 32 years starting at MJ Hobbs for 2 years, moving to Dale Road Public School for his final 30 years.
Always attentive and engaging Wayne had a way of simplifying life’s challenges and was a great source of reason & counsel for many.
Wayne was a long-time resident of Cobourg and heavily involved with numerous local organizations volunteering his time in particular with youth baseball.
Known for his distinctive ‘Tilley Hat’ he was always up for an engaging conversation, over coffee or a cold beer. He always saw the good in people & they in turn saw it clearly in him.
The family wishes to acknowledge the exceptional care of Dr. Francesco Mulé with palliative care in Cobourg, Ontario along with St. Elizabeth nurses Melanie, Victoria and Minke. Your visits were often a highlight of our Dad’s day.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make a memorial donation to a charity of choice.
A Celebration of Life will be held at MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St. E., Cobourg on Saturday April 23, 2022 from 1 to 4 pm.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of David Wayne
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Death notice for the town of: Cobourg, Province: Ontario