Wayne McClure
Born In: Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
Passed on: February 24th, 2016
It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the passing of Wayne William McClure, age 73, of St. Ann’s, N.S., on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016.
Born in Moncton, N.B., he was a son of the late Bill and Flo McClure.
In his youth, Wayne was an avid lover of the drums and spent many enjoyable years with the Moncton High School Air Cadet 101 Squadron Band as a snare drummer. While in school, he was also a member of the Student Militia and served in the 2RNBR Corp. He then joined the reserves, serving in the RCEME Corp. Wayne decided to enter the tire business with BF Goodrich Tire Canada Ltd. in Moncton. He progressed from a territory manager for Nova Scotia to a national sales manager position and was part of the senior management group at their head office in Kitchener, Ont. His final years in the tire business were spent with Michelin Tires Canada in Montreal, Que., as a national sales manager of private and custom brands sales and also served on their senior management team. He had many fond memories of the people and companies he was associated with during his 30 year career in the tire business.
Wayne met his partner in life, Frances MacLeod, in Dartmouth, N.S. and they were married for 41 years. He loved her for her support, ethics, musical talents as a Gr.1 piper, and being his soulmate throughout their married life. During his career, they lived in Kitchener-Waterloo and Oakville, Ont., as well as St. Lazare, Que. Wayne was a skeet shooter and an avid golfer, having played some of the best courses in North America. Later in life, he took up oil painting as a hobby. He will be remembered for his friendly and outgoing manner and endless storytelling. After retiring from their careers, they moved to St. Ann’s, N.S., where they built and operated Luckenbooth Bed & Breakfast. Wayne was a member of Ephraim Scott Presbyterian Church, South Haven, N.S. and served as chair of the Board of Managers. He was a Mason at St. Mark’s Lodge, Baddeck, a member of the Philae Shriners, a member of the Stewards of St. Ann’s Association, and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion in Baddeck, N.S.
Wayne is survived by his loving wife and partner, Frances (MacLeod); brother, Peter; sisters, Deborah Browne, Moncton, N.B. and Wendy Marney, Riverview, N.B.; sister-in-law, Frances MacLeod, Stoney Creek, Ont. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews residing in Canada and the USA.
Besides his parents, Wayne was predeceased by his brothers-in-law, John and George MacLeod and Ron Marney; sisters-in-law, Evelyn MacLeod and Pat McClure.
There will be no visitation and cremation has taken place. A Masonic service will be held prior to the memorial service held at Ephraim Scott Presbyterian Church, South Haven at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, with Rev. Brian MacLeod officiating. Reception to follow at South Haven Community Hall. Interment will take place at Hardwood Hill Cemetery, Sydney, at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Ephraim Scott Presbyterian Church or a charity of your choice.
Words of comfort can be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or email sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca.
