Obituary of WAYNE WORTH

It is with profound sadness we announce the sudden passing of Wayne Worth on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

He is mourned by his wife and partner, Pat Goss; mum, Gail Worth; sons Matt, Andrew (Nikka), and daughter Malorie (Jeremy); step children: Eli Penner (Sylvie), and LP Penner (Dale); siblings: Amanda Worth, Fenella (Cam) McLaren; Francis (Kristin) Worth; Kathleen (Blair) Atkinson. He was predeceased by his father, Rod Worth. 

Wayne was born in Scunthorpe, England then emigrated to Canada in 1969 when he was 11 years old.

 After high school he began working at Wascan, where he met Rick Funk and the guys with whom he had a close relationship throughout the years. He later became a diesel mechanic and in 1983 he began work at Winnipeg Transit, retiring in 2019. 

Wayne and Pat married in 2001. They were partners in everything from tackling big projects, parenting, enjoying their cottage and traveling, to snowmobiling. Wayne always put his family first and especially enjoyed the time with his grandchildren, Zephyr & Onyx Worth and Eve Kehler.

His curiosity and kind demeanour stood out as signature traits and his interest in connecting with people helped define his caring and welcoming personality.

Everyone who knew him knew that Wayne could fix almost anything… from old cars to fridges and everything in between. He always graciously helped others when needed. 

It’s extremely hard to quantify how much Wayne will be missed. He was the calm in the storm; the guy who stepped up to help; and the best husband, dad, granddad, son, brother, and friend one could imagine. 

Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 24, 10:30 a.m. at The United Church in Meadowood, 1111 Dakota St., Winnipeg.