There will always be a Wayne shaped hole in the Tilehurst “School Road crew” and I am so glad I was lucky enough to know and spend time with you since I moved in next door all those years ago! Memories of good times having a beer and chewing the cud, house parties, fancy dress, moshing to Nirvana at your wedding reception, karaoke in the living room, sharing a good curry - usually at the Himalayan hotspot!, and spending time with you and your wonderful family who were your world (N & 3 x Ss). You were a brave and lovely man who lived life to the full - RIP my friend, I will miss you x

Dear Nella, Sienna, Simona and Sofia - we’re thinking of you and sending lots of warm wishes and hope that you find comfort and strength in celebrating Wayne’s life and knowing how much love and laughter he spread, with his big heart and Northern charm!

Those years at Manchester were some of the best! I think often and fondly of our group of uni friends - some near, others now around the world. Whether we are still in contact or not, we will always share those happy memories. You were funny and kind, just a lovely person. Sometimes it feels like only yesterday, but also forever ago. Good times which will never be forgotten. Rest now Wayne and get ready for the day we all meet again for a heavenly pint and curry! We celebrate you and a wonderful life well-lived.

Thank you for setting up this memorial to Wayne. We hope that you find it a positive experience developing the site and that it becomes a place of comfort and inspiration for you to visit whenever you want or need to.

I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was.