Sainte-Anne, Glou. Co., NB - Wayne Drysdale Sr., 73 of Sainte-Anne, passed away on Tuesday February 28, 2017, at his residence after a lengthy illness.

Born in Fredericton, he was the son of the late Alcide and Jean Eleanor (Valentine) Drysdale.

Wayne worked as a miner for most of his life.

Besides his wife, Dorothee (Chiasson) Drysdale, he is survived by six children:  Sharon Boudreau (late Gordon) and Judy Drysdale (Francois Hachey) both of Sainte-Anne, Cheryl Drysdale Dorey (Andrew), Wayne Drysdale Junior (Jeannette), Deborah Martin (Carl) and Jean Drysdale Hachey (Frederick) all of Bathurst.

Eleven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

One brother, Robert Drysdale (Linda) of London, ON.  One sister, Melissa Carey (Shawn) of London, ON.  Several nieces and nephews.

He was pre-deceased by a sister, Sheila.

There will be no visitation or Funeral Service.  Donations in memory of Wayne may be made to the Extra Mural Program or a charity of the donors choice.  Arrangements are in the care of Elhatton's Funeral Home (www.elhatton.com), Bathurst.