DAVISON

It is with a deep sense of loss that the family of Wayne Russell Davison, 72, of Clearland, announces his passing on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at the South Shore Regional Hospital in Bridgewater. Born in Hantsport, he was the son of the late Laurie Davison, Dorothy (Saunders) Baker, and stepfather William Baker.

Wayne began his working life with a brief stint in the Navy, though he quickly realized military service wasn't his true calling. Wayne then went on to work at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic in Lunenburg, where he built traditional Dory boats—some of which even competed in the Gloucester Races. There, his local knowledge and natural ability to connect with people from all walks of life truly shone.  He also built his Dory boats from home, but when the high demand made his craft feel more like a job than a labor of love, he closed his shop. He again found his stride at Stelia Aerospace in Lunenburg, beginning in 1990, where his dedication took him all the way through to his retirement. Wayne was a remarkably talented man who could build or fix almost anything. Exceptionally generous, he loved to spoil his family, especially his wife, Judy. While he didn't have children of his own, he was a devoted uncle who was always eager to help his many nieces and nephews with their school projects over the years. Even during his stay in Hospital in February, he planned a birthday Party for Judy, with 25 people in attendance.

Wayne leaves behind his wife, Judy; his brothers, Jimmy (Eastern Passage), Donald (Mary Jane; Dayspring), Michael (Nan; Back Centre), David (Sylvia; Bridgewater), and Robert (Andrea; Fort St. John, BC); and his sisters, Gwen (Tony) Schnare (BC) and Heather (Craig) Langille (Martins River).

The family extends a very special thank you to close friends Ricky and John, niece Tammy (David), nephew Dwayne (Brenda), great-nephews Brogan (Nikki), and Connor, and to his brother Donald for his invaluable help and support over the last few days.

In keeping with Wayne’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no public memorial service. Arrangements have been entrusted to Personal Care Cremations & Memorial Services. For those wishing to honour his memory, donations to the SHAID Tree Animal Shelter or an animal charity of your choice would be deeply appreciated by the family.

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