Obituary of Wayne Anderson

ANDERSON – Keith Wayne passed away peacefully with his family at his side at the West Haldimand General Hospital on Friday, June 12, 2026 at the age of 82.  Wayne is reunited in heaven with his wife Gail Anderson (nee. Coates) (2006).  Wayne is survived by children Lynn Stanley (Bob) of Simcoe and Michelle Edge (Jeff) of Fenwick; grandchildren Breanna Zerbes (Adam), Calvin Stanley (Clair), Avery Edge (Caitlyn) and Jackson Edge (Lily); great grandchildren Wrenley, Brooks, Leo and Peyton, and another great granddaughter on the way.  Missed by siblings Elaine Harrington and sister-in-law Ann Anderson; and many nieces, nephews cousins and friends.  Predeceased by parents Keith and Helen Anderson; siblings Raymond Anderson and Gail McMurray and nephew David Anderson.  Wayne grew up in Villa Nova and raised his family in Port Dover.  He loved the lake and coffee at the Dairy Bar.  He was a career long haul truck driver going all over the US hauling everything from cattle to vegetables to drywall to dynamite (or warheads) to steel before retiring at 61 to care for his wife.  Wayne loved nothing more than time with his family.  He was our compass and our GPS.  He will be deeply missed.  Visitation will be held at the Thompson Mott Funeral Home, 62 Main Street N, Box 70, Waterford (519-443-5332) on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.  A funeral service held in the chapel on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Ted Smith officiating.  Interment in Oakwood Cemetery.  If desired, donations to Norfolk Haldimand Community Hospice or Waterford and District Food Cupboard.  Personal online condolences can be made at www.thompsonmottfuneralhome.com

Thank you to the wonderful, kind and caring staff at Parkview Meadows - Southview, Dr. Bard, Dr Ringrose as well as Bree and the staff at NGH.