In true Canada Post style, a delivery to Heaven has been made ahead of schedule.

Passed peacefully away on Friday, October 23, 2020 at the Central Newfoundland Regional Health Care Centre, Grand Falls, NL, Mr. Wayne George Loder, age 72 years.

He was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Sadie; brother, Derek; wife, Daphne.

Left to mourn his passing with fond and loving memories are his partner, Gloria Nicholas; children, Stephanie (Jamie) Locke, Tom (Elizabeth); grandchildren, Max, Mya, Abbey, Aurora, Darby; step-children, Natalie (Sean), Darren (Tammy), Rhonda (Harris), Cory (Kathy), Raquel, Jonathan (Samantha); siblings, Robert (Mary Lou), Linda, Norma (Terry), and a large circle of other relatives and friends.

Public visitation will take place from Gordon Woolfrey Funeral Home, 262 Main Street, Lewisporte, NL on Sunday, October 25th from 6:30-9:00PM while following Covid-19 government regulations.

The funeral service will take place from St. Matthews United Church, Lewisporte, NL on Monday, October 26th, at 2pm for invited guest only. The service will be livestreamed at this time from St. Matthews United Church Facebook page for anyone who wishes to see the service.

A devoted family man, Wayne spent countless hours volunteering at various hockey, table tennis, swimming and Boy Scouts events. Nothing made Wayne happier then walking in the woods, fishing or camping with his wife Daphne and children Stephanie and Tom.

Playing school, playing with cars, at the playground or playing cards Wayne (poppy) was always delighted to play with and entertain his grandchildren – for hours and hours when needed.

Music was near and dear to Wayne's heart. You could rely on him for breaking out the perfect song that matched the mood and the occasion. Wayne enjoyed playing and singing with friends, playing at community events and singing songs near and dear to his partner Gloria's heart.

Poetry writing that could bring people to tears. Knowing the right words and the right time. Wayne's gentle and quiet demeanor made everyone feel special and will be painfully missed.

As expressions of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, donations to the Dr. H Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre would be gratefully accepted.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Gordon Woolfrey Funeral Home, 262 Main Street, Lewisporte, NL.