June 29, 1956 – October 18, 2025

With deep respect for all that knew him, worked with him, raced with him, shared a cold beer with him, and made memories with him – we announce the passing of W.W. (Wayne) Jewell, who departed this life on October 18, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on June 29, 1956, W.W. was the first born to Wellington Ralph Jewell and Mary Eluik. He was proud to carry the Wellington namesake, often reminding everyone he was Wellington Wayne, or W.W. – the third generation of Wellington Jewells.

In his youth, Wayne was a brother with a big heart. He enjoyed his summers in Nestor Falls and many days of jumping into Caliper Lake after summer jobs. He toured ‘base to base’ as the military would have it, and he grew up playing hockey both in Canada and in Germany.

Wayne met the love of his life in 1974, and married on February 22, 1975. Together, with his wife Sheree, they became parents to children Kirstan (Mitch Toussaint) and Wellington Nicholas (Feleasha Bott). He helped inspire the generations of hockey players, racers, mechanics and campers that live on in the family today.

He is survived by his mother Mary; his sister Laura Lee; wife Sheree; his children Kirstan (Kay) and Wellington Nicholas (Nick); and his four grandsons; Kaden, Mason, Reed and (Wellington) Grayson. He was pre-deceased by his sister Shelley; father Wellington Ralph; step-mother Coreen; and beloved in-laws Nick and Agnes Michayluk. He held a special place in his heart for his niece Lisa.

Throughout his life, he was proud to become a master level mechanic, to celebrate many successful career years at McDonald Motors, to race many seasons at the Emo Speedway, to camp and boat, and to hit the trails on an Indy with friends and family whenever he could. Columbia House and “Old Country” was one of his favourite pastimes. Local Granny’s Pizzeria, in the day, and several Legions were often frequented. He could fix most anything with a motor, no matter the hour of the day. He enjoyed his time as a volunteer firefighter in Alberton for many years. To the end of his life, he was incredibly proud to have been a tradesman, a husband and a father.

In his later years, W.W. lived a quieter and gentler life, making a positive and kind daily difference in the experience of his caregivers.

In lieu of a celebration of life, the family asks you to think of your fondest memory, pour an icy cold beer if you can, play some “Old Country” and raise a toast to W.W. We all live on in the best memories of those who have ever loved us.