Wayne Roderick Sharpe
February 22, 1952 to May 22, 2024
Obituary
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Wayne Roderick Sharpe, age 72, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024, at the Health Sciences Centre surrounded by family.
Wayne was born on February 22, 1952 in Stephenville to Ronald and Doris Sharpe. Wayne moved to St. John’s at a young age and eventually married his high school sweetheart, Heather. Wayne was an avid athlete playing mostly every sport including basketball, softball, baseball, tennis and hockey. When Wayne realized he couldn’t swim, his plans of becoming a physical education teacher changed, “steering” him in the direction of Insurance. He owned and operated Steers Insurance for almost 5 decades and was a key contributor and icon in the insurance industry. His honesty and generosity were something to be admired and he will be missed but never forgotten.
Predeceased by his mother and father, Ronald and Doris Sharpe. Parents in law Douglas and Jean Moore. Brother in laws Neil Murphy and Tony Stuckless.
Leaving to mourn his wife, Heather Sharpe (nee Moore); sons, Jeff (Devon) and Jason (Laura); granddaughters, Hillary and Natalie; grandsons Brett and Justin; sisters, Linda Stuckless, Pam Cahill (Randy); brother Kevin Sharpe (Terry); Siblings in law Garry Moore (Bev), Keith Moore (Linda), Scott Moore, Lisa Murphy, Ian Moore (Allison). As well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
We would like to thank Dr. Joe Lockyer and the respiratory therapists and all staff at HSC. Dr. Shawn Martin and Dr. Mercedes Penton who helped Wayne along the way. All the nurses in the HSC that cared for Wayne especially on 4SB.
A special thank you to Roz and Doug Grant and Lisa Murphy for all the support to Heather and the family. Finally, we would like to extend our thanks to all the family, friends and colleagues, who have been there for Wayne and us over the years. It is difficult to put into words how much this meant, but just know that we appreciate and love you all so much.
The family will receive visitors at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Sunday May 26th from 2-4PM and 7-9PM.
A funeral will be held at the Carnell Memorial Chapel on Monday, May 27th at 11AM.
In lieu of flowers donations in Wayne’s name may be made to Bridges to Hope, The Gathering Place or a charity of your choice.
Schedule
Visitations
2-4 p.m. on May 26, 2024
7-9 p.m. on May 26, 2024
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
11:00am, Monday May 27th
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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Wayne continued sending me the annual notebook from Steers Insurance after my father’s death .. including a kindly reassuring note ..This gesture spoke well of him.
I just found out about Waynes passing. good guy…my deepest sympathies
Jeff,
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your father and send to you and your mother and all your family my very sincere condolences. Losing a parent is a huge loss. I do hope that memories of happier days will be a source of comfort when you realize the wonderful legacy left to you by your father. I have not seen you since I taught you in Grade 6 but David has told me you are doing well. That’s wonderful. May God bless you as you go through this time of grief.
A Celebration of Life is a way to say goodbye to someone dear to you. Well, the funeral service today and reception at Heather’s residence after was a sincere goodbye that Wayne would have said was perfect. The best way to remember Wayne is with music and singing some of his favourite songs. Rev. William Mercer conducted a beautiful service and words of remembrance by Keith Howse was well done and spot on. Our sincere condolences to Heather, Jeff, Jason and their families. Wayne will be dearly missed.
Heather, Jeff, Jason and familes I was very saddened to hear of Wayne’s passing. My deepest condolences to you all. He was such a good man to work with. Thinking of you all. Rest in peace, Wayne.
Heather and Family,
We were saddened to hear of Wayne’s passing. While we didn’t meet Wayne until we were all in FL we certainly enjoyed our times together with you, Wayne and the rest if da bunch. To know Wayne was to like him. He always had a big smile on his face no matter what he was going through.
Our thoughts are with you as you mourn Wayne’s passing and celebrate his life well lived.
Joanne & David
Condolences to all the family, thinking of you all during this difficult time.
So sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. I knew Wayne well back in grammar school days and spent a lot of time at street hockey and hanging out. Please accept condolences to the family at this most difficult time. Rest in Peace Wayne.
Heather and Family
We are so sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing, our condolences to you and your Family at this difficult time. I have many fond memories working with Wayne at Steers Insurance many years ago.
Condolences to all the family . Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Heather, Jason, Jeff, and all the family. Sincere condolences to you all at this very difficult time.
May Wayne rest in peace!🙏
Heather and family, I am so sorry for your sad loss. My condolences to you all.
Heather, Jeff, Jason and families,
There are no words to express the loss you are feeling . You have lost such a special part of your lives. Wayne was always a special man and lived his life well . May all the special moments you have had together bring you comfort during these trying times. Sending much love , Carla
Jeff and Jason. My sincere condolences on your dads passing. He was a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Heather,Jeff,Jason & families,
As you gather this morning with family and friends to say your final goodbye, to your much loved, respected, kind, generous, fun loving Wayne (paps)
.Please know you are all in our hearts and thoughts.
Gord & I were truly blessed to have shared many years of friendship with Wayne . ❤️
In love and caring we send our deepest condolences
Hugs to all
So sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. I will always remember him as a very positive ,courageous and gracious man. I was honoured to get to know him over the last few years. . He was an inspiration to me as he faced the extraordinary medical challenges presented to him . He was so lucky to have a wonderful caring partner in you ,Heather. Treasure the wonderful memories of a life well lived.
Please accept my sincere condolences on Waynes passing. . I am so sorry I wasn’t able to spend time with him. I am unable to attend the service for him due to unforeseen circumstances but my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Aunt Maxine.
He fought a good fight!
Sorry for your loss.
John Dawe
Gerry (Fox) Holden
Heather and the entire Sharpe family,
We are so sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. May the many memories of all your great times and the laughter shared together help to get you through this sad and difficult time. Our sincerest condolences.
Pat & Janet Hearn
Aunt Heather, Jeff and Jason,
I was sorry to hear that Uncle Wayne had passed. These past few days have been a time of sadness for us but I remember the fun times at your homes and the laughter and great generosity of my Uncle. I know you miss him and I do too.
Please be in contact if you need anything and I look forward to seeing you this Summer.
All my love,
Grant
Heather and family our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad and difficult time. Hold all your beautiful memories close to your heart. To get you through this sad and difficult time. God Bless you all
Edwina and Doug Dewling
My heartfelt condolences to the entire Sharpe family and Heather, Jeff & Jason especially for your loss. My connection to Wayne is through my sister (in-law) Pam, who loved him deeply and as I got to know him over the years, I could easily see why. As a person, he was a very kind and quietly generous man who always made an effort to make me laugh whenever I was in his company. As a well respected businessman, I can speak from first hand experience when I share this memory. I was 10 yrs into my insurance career when I moved to BC in 1986. The Vancouver industry was thriving but difficult to enter if you weren’t locally known. During my first job interview, it was noted that my personal reference was from Wayne Sharpe, Steers Insurance, NL. It was clear from the smiles and grins around the table that the entire panel knew him and I was hired that very same day. His reputation was as solid and far reaching as the man himself. My reasons may be personal but I am confident when I say that anyone who crossed paths with Wayne will remember him fondly always.
Heather , Jason and Jeff, we felt so sad hearing of Wayne’s passing. We have reflected many times on how much you cared for his well being. He is at rest now. May God bless you all. We are thinking of you. See you on your walks. Love Wayne and Marie.
Heather, Jeff and Jason
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your husband and father.
John Courtenay and Deb Peckham
Heather, Jeff, Jason and families,
Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of Wayne.
It was only a few days ago that Doug was telling me Wayne was not doing well, but it still comes as a shock.
It was always a pleasure to see him in the office., and he will be missed. He certainly leaves behind a wonderful legacy. for his family.
Paul and Susan Hiscock
Heather, Jeff, Jason and families,
we wish to extend our sincere condolences at this difficult time. Wayne will forever be in our memories as a friend and a family man. God bless you all.
Years ago I had the pleasure of being seated at a dinner table with Wayne and Heather. With some prompting Wayne shared a brief overview of his life, including how when he was growing up he noticed that some of his friends always had pop in their homes to drink and vowing to himself that one day he would be so successful he too would have pop always in his house. Eventually, as he told it, he not only had a good supply of soft drinks but a fridge in his garage to hold it! I was always struck by how this man, by many measures living a successful life, could so humbly share this story of his modest expectation. And I came to realize that that was how Wayne lived his life; modest, generous, kind and thoughtful. His legacy lives on not only through Heather, Jason and Jeff and their children but also in the many people who’s lives he so inspired and touched. It was an honour and a pleasure to have done business with him. He shall be missed.
I would like to send my deepest sympathies to the Sharpe Family. . My path crossed with both Wayne and Heather through several years of hockey where Jeff and Jason played with my son Nicholas Dunn.
My thoughts are with you all.
We would like to pass along our condolences to the Sharpe family. We knew Wayne from hockey days when our son Wally played hockey. Condolences to all.
Heather and family,
So sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing, our sincere condolences to you all. As you gather today with family and friends, and share some of the many wonderful memories that you each have of him, may it bring a smile to your face and comfort you in the days ahead.
Heather, Jeff & Jason,
So sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing.
Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Heather and Family. We are deeply sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family
Heather & family,
We are so saddened to hear of Wayne’s passing. Please know that our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
To Wayne’s family,
We were so sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Heather we were indeed saddened to hear of Wayne’s passing and would like to offer our sincere condolences to you and the family .. Laura and Ciarán O Shea.
Heather, Jeffrey, Jason and families
We are deeply saddened to learn of Wayne’s passing.. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
We wish you courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Dear Heather, Jeff, Jason and family
Elizabeth and I extend our most sincere condolences. We are so sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Plse know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
To Heather, Jeff and Jason:
We were so saddened to hear of Wayne’s passing. He was an incredible guy … always so full of life and energy and always willing to contribute to causes that he believed in. He was one of the greatest of hockey dads and was there at all his boys games as well as practices. We are so proud to have had the privilege to have known him and his wonderful family. He will be greatly missed by the St. John’s business community . Marie and I extend our most sincere condolences to his family.
Heather and Family: Sending my Deepest Sympathy to everyone on the loss of your Beloved, Wayne. Thoughts and prayers for all during this very sad and very difficult time! Blessings for courage and strength!
Carmelita Butland Bruce
Heather, Jeff, Jason, and families……I am so very sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing, sending my sincere condolences. May your happy memories give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Jeff, Jason, Heather…….So sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. I have fond memories of working with Wayne, Jeff & Jason during my years with the three Anglican Dioceses in Newfoundland & Labrador. I think my experience with Wayne has already been well documented in his obituary and we thank God for his life and witness. May you all cherish the memories and may those memories now be a time for thanksgiving and celebration of his life. May God Bless You All!
Don Young
Heather, Jeff and Jason,
I was very sorry to hear of Wayne’ s passing. I knew Wayne through sports and business and he was well respected in both. To your families I extend my condolences.
Martin Flynn
Sincere condolences to the entire Sharpe family.
We were saddened to hear of Wayne’s passing. Our deepest condolences to the Sharpe family.
Sincere condolences to Heather and Family. RIP Wayne
Deepest condolences to Heather and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Heather and family,
We are truly saddened to hear of Wayne’s passing! We surely miss the days of catching up on things when we crossed paths on St Pete Beach. Our thoughts are with you and your family through this difficult time.
Sincerely
Rick and Sally
Heather and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing! I am sure you will have many fond memories of of Wayne as you Celebrate his life in the coming days with Family and Friends ..
Blessings,,
Doug
Though I Did not know Wayne well our paths did cross over the years firstly in Circle competition in basketball and in later years dealing with insurance issues .
I knew of his illness and kept a breast of how he was doing in discussions with Ron power Or Doug Grant.
I know he fought a good fight as he would and did through his life. He left us with many people highly respecting him as an individual and a businessman. I know he will be deeply missed by his wife and family, but he has left a beautiful legacy.
My sincere condolences.
Denis Barry
Condolences to the family.
Linda and family , so sorry to hear of your brother’s passing so soon after the loss of your husband Tony. . Please know even though we haven’t seen each other in awhile we have shared many special memories back in our school days . May God carry you through the days ahead. Love to all , Ethel (Piercey)and Ralph Hiscock.
Heather and Family, so sorry to hear about Wayne’s passing.. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Heather, Jeff, Jason and family so sorry to hear about Wayne’s passing. No words can ease the pain your Feeling right now but with the help of family and friends you will get through this terrible time. Keep your memories of him close to your heart and he will always be with you!
Take Care and God Bless
RIP Wayne
Sincere condolences to Wayne’s family. Wayne had a personality to remember. Was always easy going and with wit. A standout competitive basketballer with a wicked shot at Bishops back in the day. Another one of the good guys and sad to hear of his passing.
Thinking of you all as you remember Mr. Sharpe.
Heather and family, I am saddened at hearing of Wayne’s passing. I have many fond memories of Wayne over the years through industry events. He will be missed by many, especially you who love him most!
Hold tight to your wonderful memories, he will put a smile on your face when you think of him.
My deepest condolences 💐
Karen Earle
Jeff & Jason
I was saddened to hear of Wayne’s passing. We shared many laughs and a few rigorous “negotiations “ over the years but always with fairness and integrity.
Please accept our most sincere condolences.
Kind regards
Gregor & Karen Archibald
Kevin and Family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one, Wayne. Thinking of you as you gather so many memories at this time.
Sincerely, Judy Gard Puddester and Robert Puddester.
So sad to learn of the passing of Wayne, a kind and respected gentleman who I had the pleasure to meet through Insurance networks. My sincere condolences to Heather, Jason and Jeff and their families.
My condolences to Heather and family on the passing of the wonderful Wayne. I always enjoyed seeing you both at your home in Florida and when I visited St. John’s. He was a Master of the BBQ and made everyone so welcome.
Very special thoughts and prayers.
Dear Heather and family,
So deeply sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing . Thinking of you and sending our deepest condolences to you and your family .
Joy & Simon Avis
Heather – our deepest condolences to you and your family. May your memories provide you with peace and comfort as you go through this difficult time.
Mrs. Sharpe, Jeff, Jason and Family: I was shocked and saddened to hear of Wayne’s passing. He was always such a professional and caring person who made everyone feel special at Steers Insurance. He was truly a respectful and friendly employer, as well as Jeff and Jason.
Cherish your wonderful memories during this difficult time.
Our deepest condolences to Heather, Jeff, Jason and families.
Brenda and Keith Humber
Heather & Family, I was saddened to hear of Wayne’s passing. I have known Wayne for many years through our industry connections. He was always professional, kind, and honest with the best smile in every encounter. He certainly could light up a room at the conventions, great memories.
May warm family memories comfort you as you celebrate his remarkable life. Rest in Peace Wayne.
Jeff, Jason, Heather: My deepest condolonces to you and your families for the loss of your father and husband. May he rest in peace.
Dario
Jeff, Jason, and Heather- I was very saddened to hear of Wayne’s passing. I have so many fantastic memories of spending time with Wayne over the years! I thought of him not just as a business relationship but as a friend who I could share anything with and be myself unguarded, and always knew that a fun and memorable time would be had, no matter what we were doing!
Jeff and Jason hopefully in due course we can reminisce about some of the many adventures over the years.
Thinking of you and your families .
Take care.
Scott B.
Heather & Family, we are deeply sorry to hear about the passing of Wayne. We remember Wayne as a true industry icon. Wishing you strength and comfort during this difficult time. Rest in Peace Wayne.
Heather and family, Ruth and I are truly sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing.. He was certainly an inspiration to all who knew him. May your many pleasant memories of your time with him sustain you and your family at this time. Please accept our deepest condolences and may he rest in peace.
Heather and family. I am truly sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. My very first job was at Steers Insurance and Wayne was always very good to me. This was way back in 1976 – 77. I hope your memories will console you over the next period of time. Rest in peace Wayne
Heather and Family, deepest condolences on the passing of Wayne. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May your many memories help to ease the pain of your loss. Rest in Peace Wayne and fly high with the Angels!
Heather , Jason and Jeff so sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing !!
He was a loyal , honest and sincere friend and businessman and will be truly missed by yourselves and his business family at Steers Insurance .
Ann McLoughlan
Heather & family; I am so sorry to hear of Waynes passing.. Treasure your wonderful memories as they will help you get through this difficult time. RIP Wayne
Sorry for your loss,
When we were growing up if my little brother could find pennies to go to the store to buy candy, he thought he had his fortune. Mom and Dad were so proud of his accomplishments. .My heart is breaking. You know how much loved you. See you soon !u little brother
Heather and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this challenging time.
So very sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing, Heather, Jason, Jeff and families, please accept our deepest condolences, and know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Catherine and Harold
We were so sad to hear of Mr. Sharpe’s passing., thinking on you all, our deepest condolences.
Andrew and Simone Caddigan
Heather and family
I first met Wayne ( Sharpie) in high school wonderful person fun to be around.
RIP Wayne
So sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. I spent a number of years playing against him and Kev in the St. John’s Metro Basketball League. He was a true gentleman, athlete and one of the best shooters to ever play the game. He will be truly missed. My deepest condolences to his family. God Bless.
Heather, Jeff, Jason & Family
We are truly sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing!
Thinking of you all at this very sad & difficult time!
Sending heartfelt condolences!
Randy & Jean Cross
Dear Heather and family, I was saddened to learn of Wayne’s passing.. I have many fond memories of our friendship over the years especially our golf trips out at the park. May his memory be a blessing.
— David Pearce
Our sincere condolences to Heather, Jason, Jeff and families. Wayne was certainly a fine fellow and will certainly be missed by many who had the privilege to know him. Hold onto all the wonderful memories you have of him. We are out of town and unable to attend his funeral. May his gentle soul RIP.✝️
Heather, Kevin, Linda, Pam and families. So sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing and such a great person in every way. So many memories and great times and always a pleasure to be around.
Mrs Sharpe, Jason, Jeff, and family,
I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Mr. Sharpe. My heart goes out to you and the family during this difficult time.
I have such fond memories of our childhood days on Dexter Place and Lunenburg Street. Your dad was truly a legend. His generosity and warmth made a lasting impact on all of us who were fortunate enough to know him.
Please know that you are all in my thoughts.
With heartfelt condolences,
Robert Woolfrey
Please accept my deepest condolences
Heather, Jason, Jeff and Family, my sincere condolences to you on Wayne’s passing. We really enjoyed being in your company on family occasions. The generosity and kindness shown will always be remembered. Wayne and John always shared the love of music. I hope they are belting out one of their favourite song.. God Speed,.
Heather, Jeff and Jason.. We are indeed deeply saddened by Wayne’s much-too-soon passing. Take comfort in knowing that his suffering is over, and that he has found eternal peace. You have the memories of all those happy times he had with family and friends to give you strength.. God speed.
Ern and Kay Warren
Heather & Family, so sad to hear of Wayne’s passing, he was a great friend, & a good bit of fun at conventions, he will be missed. RIP Wayne
OM we have so many wonderful memories of “Hurler” from Ed retrieving him from the bottom of the pool at MUN to all his “options” he presented on our FL trips.
We loved him and his company – always a treat.
RIP Wayne. Love to Heather, Jason & Jeff. & family.
To the Sharpe family,
Please accept my deepest condolences. I met Wayne through my late husband Harold. They always enjoyed their company with each other,
Maxine Stanley
So saddened to see this wonderful man has passed…I knew Wayne for a bout 13 years when I worked with Dun and Bradstreet Canada, on Water Street. Our offices were next to each other. He was always up for a chat and a hello. A beautiful man gone way tooo sooon. Sincerest Condolences to his wife , Family, Co-workers and Friends. RIP Wayne…Ellen Pickett, Conception Harbour.
To Heather and all of her family. Over the years having been in the insurance business for many years you get to know the people in life you can trust. Wayne was one of these people. And rely on. It doesn’t get any better than that. A big loss to his friends,family and colleagues. My heart goes out to all of you but by having him in your lives you were blessed. A great human being. A blessing to have known him.
Heather, Jason and Jeff so sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. My thoughts are prayers are with you at this sad time.
Heather, we would like to send our sincerest condolences to you and the boys. We feel honored to have met Wayne and enjoyed his presence several times in Florida. Please know we share in your grief. God bless,
Bev Penney & Butch Vardy
Little Rapids
So sorry Heather to hear of Wayne’s passing,myself and Lil send our thoughts and prayers to you and the family
Heather, Jeff and Jason., I am so sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing . I know this is such a sad and devastating time for you and your families. Wayne was a great light in your lives and to many others as well. You all have so many wonderful memories and stories of the times you spent together . Be strong for each other now and know a lot of people are grieving with you.
Deborah Noseworthy
deepest condolences to the family may his memories be a blessing..
Such and wonderful kind man that was taken from us too early. We extend our condolences to Heather, Jeff , Jason and families.
Jesse and Rexine
Heather, Jeff, Jason, and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Wayne (Hurler), was such a great man. It shows in the two great boys you both raised. Cherish the memories.
Wayne Sharpe……an icon…..a self made business man…,an athlete…..a dedicated husband and father…..a family man….a loyal friend….,all that makes him sound serious and quiet, reserved….. for all of us who knew him he was anything but that…. There are so many stories about Hurler we could all tell if time and space allowed…. But for now let me say that he made us laugh convulsively in so many different places, situations and on so many different occasions. It didn’t matter – once Hurler was on a roll there was no stopping him. I was telling stories about him soon after I heard yesterday. Even at peace he can still make us laugh. My deepest sympathies to Heather, the boys and all the family.. RIP my friend.