Wayne Young, 70, of Caledonia, passed away suddenly on April 13, 2026. He is survived by his wife (and best friend of 46 years), Beverley, and his daughter, Andrea. He is also survived by his two younger brothers, his sister, several half-siblings, and a large extended family. Born William Wayne Young on Bell Island in Newfoundland on May 5, 1955, he joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1974, served as a peacekeeper in the Cyprus war, and retired from service in 1993. He spent the next 25 years as a long-haul trucker across Canada and the U.S. Always a busybody who hated to sit still, after he retired he took a job as a local school bus driver, where he found a new joy interacting with the kids on his bus. He was passionate about politics and history, even researching his family tree back to the 1600s. Not one to be pushed around, he was upfront and outspoken, but was always the first person to offer help to anyone in need. He had a soft spot for animals and would always carry dog treats in his pocket for every dog he met. Wayne moved to Caledonia in 2012 and developed a great fondness for his new community, finding peace on his balcony overlooking the Grand River. He often greeted or chatted with everyone he met and was grateful for the new friends and neighbours he gained, especially a group of guys he visited with at Tim Hortons almost daily. As per his wishes, Wayne will be cremated, with no services or viewing to follow. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Miller Funeral Chapel, Caledonia (905-765-2712). Friends and family are invited to send condolences and sign the Book of Memories at www.millerfuneralchapel.ca; his family would greatly appreciate it. If you wish to make a donation in his memory, please consider the Canadian Lung Association, the SPCA, or a local animal shelter.
He will surely be missed.
