Wayne Gordon Smith
Write a TributeIt is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved husband, dad, grandpa, uncle, cousin and friend.
He is survived by his loving wife Frances, Stepson Allan McNaughton (Elaine), grandchildren Jordan Kanygin (Melissa), Kaitlyn Morgan (Eric, first great grand boy due in August) and Alyssa McNaughton (Colin Urquhart). His son Elliott (Carmen) Maya and Jackson. Many cousins and his nieces Tamara and Shawna.
He was predeceased by his parents Don/Elsie Smith, his brother Gary, cherished son Darren and brother-in-law Richard Lamey.
Wayne was born at Grace Hospital in Vancouver. He graduated from Burnaby South in 1962. He then enrolled into the Naramata Christian Leadership Training School. After he graduated from the Christian School, he then decided to spread the word of God, with another student, and rode a horse from BC to Saskatchewan, which was a 700-mile horseback trip and this ride took them 25 days. He would always talk about that adventure and say “did I ever tell you the time I rode a horse to Saskatchewan.”
He then applied to Edmonton Police Department and was hired as a police officer. In 1973 he applied to Port Moody Police Department and worked there until his retirement in 2000 as Sergeant. He was also President for the Port Moody Police Service Union for twelve years.
And at one time, he owned Westcoast Marine and then the Sportsman Club in Port Moody.
Throughout Wayne’s life, he was highly active in all sports such as football, hockey, soccer, golf, skiing, running, and mountain biking. In his teen years he was an exceptional baseball player. He was also a soccer and hockey coach.
Wayne and Fran enjoyed many travel adventures to Mexico, Hawaii, cruises, backpacked Greece where they hiked the Gorge on Crete, motorcycle and Rving trips all over USA, and their favourite annual Palm Springs vacation with family and friends. He especially loved family holidays with his grandchildren at Shuswap Lake.
The family extends their sincere gratitude to friends, neighbours, Dave Wynes, Lyall McNaughton and his cousin Barry for their continuous care and support in the last difficult months…also thanks to the Special Care Unit at George Derby Care Home.
Memorial service will be held on June 28th at 1:00 PM at the CA Church (Mariner) 2601 Spuraway Avenue, Coquitlam, B.C. Reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Parkinson’s or BC Cancer Society.
Wayne…you put up a valiant battle throughout your illness… You will be so missed but you are now at peace ………
July 4th, 2024
I have fond memories of Wayne and how he took me under his wing as a young policeman. He was always good to me and he was a real character. Wayne was definitely a force of nature. I learned alot from him and had alot of laughs. We wish Fran and the entire family our deepest condolences and know he will be deeply missed. RIP our friend.
June 10th, 2024
I read the words "roller coaster" from Mike and I smiled knowing exactly what he meant! Ahh Wayne your were and dynamic and powerful presence in everything that I saw you do. The world has a big hole in it with you gone. Everyone should have a "Wayne Smith" in their lives. If for no other reason than it keeps us honest! Such a loss.
June 10th, 2024
Wayne was a good friend and partner from his Edmonton police days. We kept in touch all these years. Sad to loose such a good friend.
June 9th, 2024
Wayne was a good friend and partner from his Edmonton police days. We kept in touch all these years. Sad to loose such a good friend.
June 9th, 2024
Wayne was the best coach I ever knew. He was a good man, great teacher and really cared about people and his community. Condolences to the family
June 9th, 2024
Sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. Big hugs to Fran!!
June 8th, 2024
Wayne! What a beautiful soul, he brought a lot to the world. We are so grateful to meet you and Fran and enjoyed your visits to Iron Tree Inn yearly. Cheers to all the good memories!
June 8th, 2024
He knew it was time, he put up a darn good fight, such a strong man , he didn’t want you to be alone, I give my heart blessed prayer to Wayne. I give to you my friend, to grieve a short time and then think of all the memories, it isn’t easy some days, our decades of friendship always got us through, we are tough. Love to you both. My best friend forever ❤️❤️❤️❤️RIP Wayne. We will see you one day. 😇😇😇😇peace my friend in the days to come, Kaydee and Doug.
June 8th, 2024
Wayne, it was a roller coaster ride working with you over the years. The up and downs were just part of policing. However the ups of working with you were some of the best years of my career. I will never forget them although some are best forgotten or at least not spoken.
You and I had many great times socially especially our baseball years.
You will be missed but never forgotten and my memories of us will forever be remembered, thanks for everything you taught me and for being my colleague and friend. Until we meet again and we will meet again because you are just too stubborn for this to be forever.
‘Mick’
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