Obituary of Wayne John Litzgus

Litzgus, Wayne John - Passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Cancer, with his family by his side on Sunday April 5, 2009 at the age of 69. Devoted husband to his wife Doris of 38 years, predeceased. Loving father of Leea Litzgus and her husband Patrick Shaw, April Litzgus and her husband Kimmitt Blakely and Jason Litzgus and his partner Danielle Scott and her daughter Paisley. Papa will be greatly missed by grandchildren Nicole, Cree, Simone and Harris. Wayne will be lovingly remembered by his brother Larry and sister-in-law Jane. Predeceased by his parents Clayton "Flash" and Gladys Litzgus. Wayne's unconditional love and devotion to family and friends will be cherished forever. He will be remembered for his tremendous athletic ability. He excelled in baseball, football and hockey, the latter leading to a professional career in Europe. He will also be fondly remembered as the "Candy Man", providing his loyal clientele throughout Southern Ontario with a constant supply Of "Smiles and Chuckles" for over 40 years. He touched the lives of all he met with his empathy, his vibrant personality and his endless supply of stories. Family and friends will be received at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton St., St. Catharines on Monday April 13, 2009 from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. The Funeral Liturgy for Wayne will be celebrated at St. Thomas Aquinas church on Tuesday April 14, 2009 at 12 p.m. with cremation to follow. Vigil prayers will be held in the funeral home on Monday Evening at 7:00 p.m. The Rite of Committal will take place at Victoria Lawn Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Walker Family Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family.