RCA Board Loses Longtime Director Posted on 2008-10-31 10:53:15 The Board of the Rondeau Cottagers Association regrets to inform community members that longtime Director Wayne Wheeler passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2008. (l-r Garnet Smith, Hon. David Ramsay, Pat Hoy, Keith Graham, & WAYNE WHEELER) Wayne was a Director for the past several years, and also previously served the RCA as Treasurer. He was an integral part of the community and actively kept this website updated with information for the membership. Wayne also served as photographer for the Association and many of his pictures found their way to the website and membership newsletters. He was an active member and frequently travelled with the Executive to meetings in Queen's Park, and met with many different members of Government on behalf of the community. Wayne was a great Ambassador for the community and will be sorely missed in Rondeau Park. Wayne is survived by his wife Patricia, daughters Lisa Melchers, Lisa Shook, and grandchildren Josh and Ben Melchers, and Makenzie and Taylor Shook. Our deepest condolences are extended to Wayne's family at this time. Funeral Details are as follows: Wheeler, Wayne. Sadly, on October 30, 2008, Wayne Wheeler suddenly passed away after a brief struggle with cancer in his 66th year. Wayne will be forever missed by his wife Patricia of 44 years, and by his daughters Kelly Melchers and Lisa Shook. Wayne will be lovingly remembered by his 4 grandchildren, Josh and Ben Melchers, Makenzie and Taylor Shook, and by his son-in-law Bill Melchers. Wayne enjoyed 10 wonderful years of retirement and lived life to the fullest. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 1:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, where a memorial service to celebrate Wayne’s life will be held on Sunday, November 2nd, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers those wishing to make a donation in memory of Wayne are asked to consider the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society. On-line condolences accepted at condolences@westviewfuneralchapel.com. back to main