Wayne was born December 3, 1954 in North Bay, Ontario, the son of Lloyd George Smith and Joan Vera Gallson. He's my older brother. And you can hear some things about him in the posting A Song For Wayne and in the many Stories I've posted.
Wayne recently discovered that he is a carrier of a genetic mutation of the COL11A1 gene that causes Type 2 Sticklers syndrome. Features of this syndrome are eye abnormalities (high degree of myopia), hearing problems (in about 40% of individuals), arthritis, short stature, spinal abnormalities.
Wayne is an Electrical Engineer and a graduate of the University of Waterloo. He's married to Rita Seguin. They met and married in Porcupine, Ontario, and have moved and lived in many places. Currently they are in Saskatoon, moving to Vancouver Island in August 2024.
They have 3 children: Darren, Joseph and Amy-Lynn. Joseph and Amy are both married with children of their own.
Wayne's Storyworth Posts
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- Thunderstorms and Lightning(from Wayne's Storyworth memories) These events happened a lot on our farm in the 60’s. Mom was terrified of them. She would get us all… Read more: Thunderstorms and Lightning
- Making Butter(Wayne's Storyworth) Before the government decided that only their supporters could sell milk , farmers had a way of making a few dollars by selling… Read more: Making Butter
- Higher Education (Wayne’s Storyworth)Answering the question, “What motivated you to go to graduate school?” Well it is the 60’s . It’s Christmas. I wake up and wait for… Read more: Higher Education (Wayne’s Storyworth)
- Flying Emmett (Wayne’s Storyworth)Answering the question “Have you ver feared for your life?” Dads tractor had no brakes among other broken stuff . Learning to drive this way… Read more: Flying Emmett (Wayne’s Storyworth)
- Favourite Childhood MemoriesLets see. Getting my Electric Train. Getting my Mold Master. Using Wendy’s Easy Bake Oven. Getting my Red Tractor when I was two(That I still… Read more: Favourite Childhood Memories