Hubert Wayne Ash
June 30, 1951 to May 10, 2026
Obituary
Hubert Wayne Ash
1951-2026
It is with extremely heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Hubert Wayne Ash P.Eng. Sunday, May 10, 2026.
Wayne passed peacefully after a short illness at the age of 74. He was surrounded by those who loved him most, including his devoted wife Janet and sister Dianne, who have been by his side providing endless comfort and support throughout his illness.
Wayne was born June 30, 1951, to parents Dorothy (Heale) and Hubert Ash.
He shaped the lives of many with his examples of integrity, leadership, work ethic and kindness. At the time of his passing Wayne was the General Manager of Newdock. His loss is felt by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, travel companion, and golf partner of 33 years, Janet (Clarke), sister Dianne, and children Amy, Kristian (Lisa Kavanagh), and Matthew Rumboldt (Britt Oates) He will be greatly missed by his granddaughters Keely Haley, Rory Haley, Kensley Rumboldt and Kensley’s mom, Ashley Marston.
Cremation has taken place, and no public services are scheduled as per Wayne’s wishes. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to a charity of your choice.
I just learned of Wayne’s passing. I worked with Wayne at Provincial Government. He was a true gentleman. Condolences to all. I am so sorry for your loss.
Our sincerest condolences Janet.
To Wayne’s Family, please accept my sincere condolences on Wayne’s passing. Although it has been many years since I have seen him, we did work together for a couple of years with the Department of Labour. I remember him being very thorough with his work and very quiet in his demeanour. Rest in Peace, Wayne.
Janet and family,
So sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. It’s been many years since working together at FGA, but I always remember Wayne being one of the most genuine and nice people that I’ve ever worked with.
Rod Bursey
Janet and family,
I was saddened to hear about Wayne’s passing and wanted to send my condolences at this difficult time. I had first met Wayne at a PEGNL function sometime in the late 1980’s and then worked with him at FGA in the late 90’s. He was a straight shooter whose work was always guided by the engineers oath of professionalism and ethical behaviour. His dry sense of humour was welcomed when things got hectic. He will be missed.
Diane, so very sorry for your loss.
Janet, I was quite surprised to read about Wayne’s passing. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Condolences to you and your families.
Barb Carlson
Janet and family, so sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing..We have many great memories of when he worked in Marystown.
I had the pleasure of working with Wayne for many years at Newdock. Our deepest condolences to all of Wayne’s family and friends.
Heartfelt condolences to Wayne’s family. Wayne was my older cousin who I looked up to in my younger years. How quickly the time passes as it’s been many years since I’ve seen Wayne but have many fond memories in particular at Badger Lake when Uncle Hubert and Aunt Dot would make the trek into Grand Falls with our cousins all around the same age. Love and prayers to all.
We are saddened to learn of Wayne’s passing. Loved ones always leave way too soon…. Thinking about the old family ties of Sugar Loaf, swimming, Newfoundland dogs were always a big part of summer, as well as Nanny and Skipper Heale and all the families. Our condolences to Wayne’s famly and friends who loved him. Hugs to everyone.
Janet. Judy and I were shocked to hear of Waynes’ Passing. Our sincere condolances. I will never forget our golfing days and trip ,when we played “Bay Hill”. Wayne was a dear friend ,who will never be forgotten. While we couldn’t golf since my surgery in 2018 I remember Wayne as an ardent and good golfer who I always enjoyed playing with. Simply put he was a class act.Judy said she was thinking of you and hopefully your good times togetherwould ease some of the pain. May Wayne rest in peace
Kevin and Judy Dicks May 14th /2026
Janet,
So saddened to hear about Wayne’s passing. My sincere condolences to you and all your family.
Janet, my condolences to you and your family on Wayne’s passing! As I’ve said many times when his name came up over the years at the golf course, he was one of the finest gentlemen I ever met!
Janet, Amy and Christian
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Wayne. He will forever be remembered through our many special memories of family and friendship over the years. Among the most cherished are the memories from the Eng. class of 1975 and the friendships shared through the school years of our children. May those treasured memories bring you comfort and support during this difficult time.
Frank and Anne Marie Smyth
To Wayne’s Family,
My deepest condolences to you, I worked with Wayne a little over 20 years ago when he started at Newdock. He was very kind and his commitment to quality and integrity was second to none. He was a professional but he spoke often of his family. That says everything about the man..
Janet: Sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing.
I always appreciated his interest in golf rules and in helping with the junior events on the Telus Tour.
Janet and family. So very sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. Though I haven’t seen him for many years his smile and infectious laugh is the first thought that comes to mind. He was a true gentleman and well respected. Rest peacefully Wayne.
When I think back to my early days at Bishop Field, it is Wayne Ash that I considered one of my very best friends. In those magical days of discovering life outside your family, for me it was at Wayne’s house on Blackall Place on a Saturday afternoon. We laughed, we goofed around, listened to LP’s and dreamed of starting a band together, and with luck his parents would invite me to stay for supper. That was a big deal in those days. In winter we played hockey down in Monkey’s Puzzle, the river system where the HSC now stands. As I say magical times. One of the greatest joys in my life was making Wayne laugh, and I did it every chance I could in every class from kindergarten on. I can see him now, perhaps our brightest student, turning beet red in the face as he tried his best to not make one sound while his desk shook. All the while silently begging me to stop. And though our lives took different paths in high school, there is bond I shared with Wayne, acknowledged or not, that remains with me to this very sad day. We’ve lost a gentle, kind soul, a quiet inspiration who made us all the better for knowing him.
Sending my condolences to Janet and the entire family.
Family of Wayne Ash, sorry about the later condolence and so sorry to learn of Wayne’s passing. Although I hadn’t seen him for some time he was my supervisor at the Dept..of Labour for several years where we looked after new installations of pressure systems. He was a fine fellow and we worked well together. He also wrote the American Naional Board examination and received one of the highest ratings ever. May he rest in peace.
Janet and family – Very sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing…I have fond memories of Wayne from our Engineering days, at MUN, in the early 1970’s. While our paths rarely crossed after graduation it was always nice to see Wayne at our class reunions, including the last one which occurred in September 2025. May Wayne Rest in Peace. Bernie Ryan – Engineering Class 1975
Janet and family, my sincere and deepest condolences of the passing of Wayne. It was always a pleasure to run into Wayne at the course. Over the years, I’ve had a few games of golf with Wayne. I always enjoyed those games and chats with Wayne. Keep him in your hearts.
Shannon Keough
Dianne
So sorry to hear of the passing of your brother.Take care..
Bev and Gary Hebbard
My sincere condolences to Janet and family. Wayne was such a good man and I always enjoyed my rounds of golf with him and Janet. I know he will be missed but may his memory be a blessing to you all. God Bless.
Janet I’m so sorry of hereing of Wayne’ passing. I would like to pass on our condolences to you and your families.
Learning that Wayne had passed away came with both shock and sadness. We have enjoyed many hours together on the fairways. Condolences to Janet together with the immediate and extended families at this sad and difficult time.
Janet and family
Wayne was the epitome of a gentleman ; he was wise, humble , witty and thoughtful.
I will really miss the two or three chats we threw at each other as we crossed paths on the course.
Wanda and I extend our heartfelt condolences and wishes to you all.
Kind regards
Wayne was a good friend and a caring person.
I have many fond memories of our high school
days together, especially on the ice at Fieldian Gardens playing for Bishops College.. Our time in the fraternity together was full of laughter and happy conversations.
My deepest sympathy to his family and friends on his sudden passing.
Rick Harve
Eminently distinguished for science and management. He was beloved for the simplicity of his manners and the benevolence of his heart, respected for his inflexible integrity and his pure and unaffected piety. In all the relations of his professional and social life he was sagacious, candid, diligent and humane.
Firm in purpose, gentile in execution; justly confident in his own judgment yet generously open to the opinions of others. Liberal and indulgent to his brethren, but ever mindful of his larger duty to the public. A rare union of intellectual and moral worth.
May it extend to future generations the salutary influence which his living example can no longer diffuse.
Janet and family,
So sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. He was a true gentleman and a pleasure to golf with. He will certainly be missed. Our sincere condolences. May he rest in peace.
Jack and Dot Penny
Amy & Kris,
I’m so sorry about your dad. I remember him always being so kind and welcoming. Thinking of you and your families and sending lots of love during this difficult time.
Oh Janet:
I just now read of Wayne’s death and send you and the Family my most Heartfelt Condolences. Wayne radiated Calmness and Kindness. He was one of the Good Ones.
Thinking of you,
Paula
Janet,
My heart goes out to you. I will always remember how warm and friendly Wayne was, with that lovely smile and great laugh. You were a great team in just about everything you did..
I know how much you and the family will miss him.
Much love,
Lise and Craig
Janet, i am so saddened to hear of Wayne’s passing. He was a gentleman ‘s gentleman., It was always a pleasure to golf with him.
Please accept my condolences.
To Janet and Family! What a shock ,to learn that Wayne
has gone! His smile, his laugh his love for Family and the occasional golf game, he truly was one of the good guys!
Deepest sympathies,Rest in Peace Wayne.
Jacinta
So saddened to hear about Wayne. I enjoyed working with him many years ago at FMC, always had a lot of respect for him and his knowledge. May he Rest in Peace.
Dear Janet,
We are both so sorry to learn of Wayne’s passing. He was such a lovely person with a wonderful personality and sense of humor. We all had some fun times sailing together years ago.. We are sure you have many wonderful memories to keep in your heart. Our sincerce condolences to you and your family.
Bob & Georgia Forbes
Janet, Kevin and I send our sincere condolences seeing the announcement of Wayne’s passing. It was always a pleasure to be in his company. ❤️
Janet, sincerest condolences to you and your family. Wayne was a great gentleman and a pleasure to be around. I will miss our times on the golf course. Especially our annual Nov 11 round. I could always get a chuckle out of him usually at your expense. I will miss him. Rest in peace Wayne.
Janet and family. So sorry to hear this sad news. Our thoughts are with you at this heartbreaking time. Hugs
Jack & Louise McCarthy
Dear Janet and Family – we are saddened to hear of Wayne’s passing. He was a lovely, pleasant person and a great neighbour. May he rest in peace. We wish you the best during this very difficult time. Kind regards, Susan and Norm Tobin
Janet and family, was saddened to hear of the passing of Wayne. I was fortunate to have the pleasure of working with him at Newdock and play a few rounds of golf with him over the years. My deepest condolences to you and your family!
Janet, Amy, Kristian and Diane. So sorry to learn of Wayne’s passing. Keeping you and the rest of the family in our thoughts and prayers.
Sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. I worked with Wayne at NewDock for many years. He was a perfect gentleman who was always there to listen and a true professional to deal with.
Janet, my sincere condolences to you and all of Wayne’s family. He was such a great guy, a true gentleman, a pleasure to golf with and a fellow rulie. I will miss him. I can’t imagine how difficult this is for you. Big hugs!
Janet, we are so saddened to hear of Wayne’s passing. Sending our love.
Heartbroken. Thought we had time for a few more rounds, dinners, trips and laughs together. So many great memories.
Rest in peace dear friend.. Deepest sympathy to Janet, Matt, Kensley and the family.
Very sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. We were classmates at MUN. We didn’t see each other much through the years except at our class reunions.
Condolences to the family.
Our sincere condolences to you and your family Janet. We’re so sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. we’ll miss seeing him around the golf course.
Randy & Gladys Barnes
Janet, my condolences do not nearly express the loving thoughts I send your way. i always thought the two of you were “in step” together – the loss is even greater. oh, my. hope you can find comfort ….. ew
Janet and family. So sorry to learn of Wayne’s death. Thinking about you at this difficult time as you navigate this devastating loss. RIP Wayne.
We are deeply sorry to hear about Wayne’s sudden passing. I had the privilege of working alongside Wayne for many years at Newdock and will always remember his kindness, professionalism, and positive energy. Our sincere condolences to Janet and family.
Sincere condolences to Janet and family. Wayne was a rare individual. He was kind, bright, fun and the epitome of a gentleman. He is so missed by everyone who had the privilege to know him. Wayne’s easy manner and quick smile made him a perfect part of any golf foursome. RIP goodbye to one of the very best.❤️
Sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. Fond memories in childhood days of summers spent at Sugarloaf fishing, swimming, hiking and playing together. Condolences to all the family. Rest in peace Wayne.
You will for sure be missed by many, Uncle Wayne. Sending all my love to everyone feeling this unfortunate loss, especially my family at home. May you and yours find peace knowing you are now at ease and in the comfort of your other loved ones. Your warm, welcoming smile and loving embrace will always remain in my memory, our last hug forever held dear to my heart! 🕊 I Love You 🤍
So sorry to hear about Wayne’s passing. We had so much fun playing together in Sugarloaf, many years ago. May he rest in peace.
Proud to have known Wayne and counted him as a friend.
Condolences to the Ash family.
RIP Wayne
Bob Walsh, P Eng, Class of 75
To Janet and family; so sorry for your loss; every time I met Wayne on the golf course he always had a smile and a chuckle. He will be truly missed. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family and friends at this difficult time. Donny Colbert
Janet and all Wayne’s Family , we are so sorry to learn of Wayne’s passing, our sincere condolences to you all. We have you in our thoughts and prayers. Wayne was a very kind and gentle man , it was pleasure being in his company, may he rest in peace. God bless you all.
Fred and Carol Penney