Obituary of Wayne Edward Hummel

HUMMEL, Wayne Edward – With family by his side at St. Joseph’s Hospice on Sunday, July 22, 2012, Wayne died peacefully with dignity at the age of 73.  Beloved husband of Pat for 51 years.  Loving father of Scott (Charlene), Steven (Bruce) and Greg.  Proud grandpa of Sophie.  Dear brother of Clayton (Joan), Kevin (Anne), Linda (Ross) Beatson; brother-in-law of Rosemary (the late Ray) Donohue, Don (Ruth) Pethick.  Predeceased by his infant sons Michael and Sean, parents Louis and Amelia, and sister Geraldine (Nathan) Munro.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Wayne retired from Bayer after 38 years of service, was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 62, and was an avid hunter. Friends will be received at the McKENZIE & BLUNDY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 431 Christina St. N., Sarnia, on Tuesday from 3-5 & 7-9 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Jim Higgins at St. Benedict’s Church on Wednesday, July 25th at 1 p.m.  Private interment Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to St. Joseph’s Hospice, 475 N. Christina St., Sarnia, ON  N7T 5W3 or St. Joseph’s Church Roof Fund, c/o 1011 Oak Ave., Sarnia, ON  N7S 1J4.  Messages of condolence and memories may be left at www.mckenzieblundy.com A tree will be planted in memory of Wayne Hummel in the McKenzie & Blundy Memorial Forest. Dedication service Sunday, September 16th, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wawanosh Wetlands Conservation Area