John Wayne Monro

1944 - 2012

John Wayne Monro obituary, 1944-2012, Oshawa, ON

BORN

1944

DIED

2012

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Oshawa Funeral Home

847 King Street West

Oshawa, Ontario

John Monro Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 1, 2012.

MONRO, John "Wayne"
(Retired 43 year employee of General Motors)
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health – Oshawa on December 1st, 2012, at the age of 68. Loving husband of Marilyn. Beloved father of Kelly Bernard (Reg) and Kim Allen (Ron). Cherished grandfather to Cameron Allen and Elise Bernard. Son of the late Bruce and Kathleen Monro. Survived by his brother Rick Monro (Lou-Ann) and his sister Janet Kirby (Paul). Predeceased by one brother and four sisters. He will be remembered by extended family and friends. The family would like to thank the staff on the 6th and 4th floor at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa for all of their care and support. Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Friday, December 7th, 2012 from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, December 8th, at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the R.S. McLaughlin Cancer Centre.

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December 11, 2012

Cathy & Kevin MacDonald

Marilyn, it is with heavy hearts that we write this message. Our thoughts are with you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. Wayne will be missed......he has touched many lives.

December 8, 2012

Mariln and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We had some good times with you when you were at Bob and Sharon's.
Take care Lorraine and Harold. Kitchener.

December 8, 2012

Dear Marilyn and family. We were shocked to hear about Wayne. He was such a great man and a true gentleman and we enjoyed seeing him at Cribbage at the Conant Centre. We send our most sincere and heartfelt sympathy to you and the Monro family.
Doug and Carole Gibbs

December 7, 2012

In memory of Wayne to Kim, Ron, and Cameron. We were very sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad, Father-in-law, Grandfather. Wayne was a great guy, he was fun, witty, warm, honest and hard working. What a legacy he has left to his family. To Marilyn, Kelly, Reg and Elise as well, our heartfelt sympathy.
Uncle John & Aunt Cher.

December 7, 2012

My sincere condolences Marilyn & Family; So sorry for your loss; My thoughts & prayers are with everyone Love Bev

December 7, 2012

Donald & Mary Taylor

Our deepest sympathy to the Monro family and to Kelly, Reg and Elise for your great loss.

December 7, 2012

Faye Roblin

We are thinking of you all at this difficult time. Sending our love and condolences. Faye, Jeroen and Connor

December 7, 2012

Marilyn & all your family.Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
We hope that somehow this message will reveal how much our thoughts are with you & family as you face the days ahead; and love will be the echo of words we have left unsaid.

EARL & MAGGIE ROSE.

December 7, 2012

Reg Bell

Marilyn and Family.Sorry to here of your loss .I shared a lot of laughs with Wayne from when we first moved to Oshawa (he was our superintendent) and our years at GM .Our thoughts are with you.

December 7, 2012

Kim, Ron, and Cameron, we are thinking of you and your family at this very sad time and send our condolences out to the many people who have been touched by this very special man. Pat and Ivan

December 7, 2012

We are so sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. He was such a nice man. We are trying to get a hold of Mom - she is in Florida right now. We're thinking of you all.

Tami Foster (Hynde) and family

December 6, 2012

Rhonda Roblin

We are very sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
With love Rhonda, Joe, Ashton & Sarah Scott

December 6, 2012

Marilyn and Family. So sorry to hear about Wayne. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Cherish all the memories you have. I know I have some good memories of time together with you at Sharon and Bob's.
Hugs Ruth.

December 6, 2012

Jarrod Claener

My condolences to the Monroe's. Wayne was a client at my shop J-Rod Automotive. I was shocked to read of his passing last night. Wayne was a great person with a wonderful personality. We had great laughs every time he came in. He will be missed. My thoughts are with your family.

December 6, 2012

Lorna Twiddy

Aunt Marilyn, Kelly, Kim and Family

So sorry to hear about Uncle Wayne, although we haven't seen much of each other over the years - he will be sadly missed by us all.

Lorna, Ray, Denise, Randy and Brittany

December 5, 2012

Heather Webster Thompson

Kelly and Kim and family
I was shocked to read the paper tonight and see that your dad passed away. Rob and I are very sorry he always remembers your dad from work and said that he was one of the good guys. I always liked your dad and enjoyed running into him in Oshawa and he telling me how everyone was. He will be sadly missed. Rest in peace. Rob and Heather Thompson

December 5, 2012

John McDougall

Sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. I met Wayne on many occasions as I was a supplier to GM. He always could make me laugh.

John McDougall ( formerly with Glasvan Trailers Inc. )

December 5, 2012

Terri Newey

Kim, Ron and Cameron, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I have fond memories of Wayne popping into the material follow up area in the truck plant to say "good morning"!! He brightened our days for sure, he will be missed.

December 5, 2012

Rick & Lou Ann Monro

December 5, 2012

Wayne & Pat Roblin

Dear Sis and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. He, was and will always be in our hearts. Will be missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing him. Wayne & Pat & Family

December 4, 2012

Marg and Gerry Huard

Dear Marilyn and family_ our deepest sympathy goes out to you. We were honoured that Wayne considered us his friends. We will miss him very much. We are always here for you if you need anything. Love Gerry and Marg

December 4, 2012

Denise Dumais

Dear Kim-my heart, prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family during this time.
Take care
Denise Dumais

December 4, 2012

Bob Sharon Mastin

Sis Our thoughts and prayer's are with you and the familys, Wayne was a great brother in-law and a good friend. He will missed, but not for gotten. He will stay in our hearts for ever.
Bob Sharon

December 4, 2012

Bruce, Annie, Liam & Jasmine Parker & Family

To the Monro and extended Families. Our thoughts and prayers are always with you. Wayne was a very special guy to all of us. And we will miss him by remembering the smiles and fun he brought to our lives.

December 4, 2012

Marlilyn, sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. Wayne and I had a good working relationship together in Van Control--lots of laughs. Again my sincere condolences.John Freeman .....Boynton Beach Fl.

December 3, 2012

Alex and Kim Sharpe

Condolences to Kim and her family from the Sharpe's

December 2, 2012

To the Munro family our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Elise, when I spoke your name Grampa smiled. It is these special memories, that let us know Grampa is at peace. Kelly and Reg although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in our thoughts and prayers. Barry and Peggy and Family.

December 2, 2012

Marilyn I am shocked to read of you loss tonight. You were in my thoughts this afternoon when I was baking and thinking I must give you a call to have our luncheon at "Williams". My sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Marg Barlow

December 2, 2012

Russ Horner

Very sorry to hear of Wayne's passing yesterday. I was just asking a mutual acquantance about Wayne the day before! He had not seen Wayne for a while, and obviously did not know of his illness either. They were both truck drivers at GM in the later years. I first met Wayne in 62' when I worked with him on the old cushion line. One of the best fellas to work alongside of. Big guy, but would never hurt a flea. Great sense of humour. I never forgot him, and never will. My condolances to his wife Marilyn, and their family.

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