Beloved husband of Christine. Loving father to Shane, Aaron, Alecia, Ayden, Ricky, David and Lynchy (dec’d).

A much loved pop, great-pop and great-great pop to their children.

A dear son to Fred and Hilda Connell. A dear brother to Freddy, Joe and Sal.

A beloved member of the Connell and Wilkinson families.

Family and friends of Wayne are warmly invited to attend his Funeral Service to be held at St John’s Anglican Church, Cessnock on Tuesday 6.01.2026 at 11am.