It’s with nice unhappiness that the household declares the sudden passing of Chris Wakefield on November fifth, 2024 on the age of 45.
Rising up Chris was an adventurous little boy who had a pure capacity to excel in sports activities.
You title it he performed it; soccer, hockey, baseball and soccer, any sport he performed he excelled at.
He all the time gave 100% and his teammates revered him.
He had the pleasure of enjoying along with his older brother Jason for a few years.
Opponents would concern seeing the 2 brothers present up collectively understanding what a robust punch this mix was.
Later in life Chris developed a love for Frisbee golf.
If there was a spare second available you would discover him at Boulevard throwing his discs or wading via the water looking for his discs.
He was a pacesetter within the Frisbee golf group.
He assisted within the designing of Boulevard and different programs, in addition to being a lead in organizing a Canadian Match which noticed some large gamers right here in Thunder Bay.
Chris was a protector. In the event you have been household or pal, you all the time had the luxurious of understanding Chris had your again.
One factor for positive is you stayed away from his sisters. He went to Jen for recommendation and was the watchdog over Melanie’s shoulder, guaranteeing she didn’t comply with in his footsteps.
We all know he’s trying down on all his family members guaranteeing they’re secure.
Christopher had a pure capacity to attach and make friendships very simply. He had a manner with phrases and a capability to drag you into his world.
Those who had the pleasure of understanding Chris felt the countless love he dropped at the desk.
His coronary heart was pure and filled with kindness. It didn’t matter who you have been, Chris would share his entire coronary heart with you and assist in no matter capability you wanted.
In Latin the that means of “courage” is entire hearted. Chris had a whole lot of braveness.
He typically battled in his coronary heart to do the fitting factor. He really needed to be on the opposite aspect of his habit. He needed nothing greater than to be the very best father, partner, son, brother and pal. All of us knew his struggles and needed to assist. He had the braveness to talk to individuals and to search for assist however one thing extra highly effective than we will perceive took his braveness.
Chris’s biggest second in life was the births of his youngsters Alexa and Christian.
He met Shanna in 2011 on Christmas Day and knew there was one thing particular between them.
On the time Chris was figuring out of city and inside a yr got here again to Thunder Bay to like and embrace his household, however most significantly his little princess Alexa. He couldn’t think about going two weeks with out seeing them so he got here again to change into an entrepreneur.
Chris had a talent and fervour for concrete. He grew to become more and more proficient at planning, designing, pouring and ending concrete.
With this ardour he began his personal enterprise; Chris’s Customized Concrete. The sense of delight this endeavour created in Christopher might be seen as Chris typically shared photos of his finest work.
He was on a superb path. He had the flexibility to be along with his household each night time and do the issues he cherished throughout the day.
When his son Christian was born he knew his title would keep on in him. He was his little man and aspect kick. He was a spitting picture of him.
Christopher shared his love of journey along with his youngsters. He would typically take them tenting, fishing, looking and naturally instructing them one of many many sports activities he cherished. They have been his entire happiness in life.
Christopher was predeceased by his father, Kevin Wakefield, his nice grandparents, Alrick & Martha Johnson, his grandparents Gordon & Eleanore Gaudry and Frank & Irene Wakefield.
Chris is survived by his 2 youngsters, Alexa and Christian Wakefield and his finest pal and mom of his youngsters, Shanna Monto.
Chris may also be drastically missed by his mom Kathy and stepfather Mike, his siblings Jennifer (Paul), Jason (Tania) and Melanie (Shannon) and cousin Matt Chochla and quite a few uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, the household will probably be establishing an training fund for Alexa and Christian. Contributions will be made in belief to Shanna Monto at [email protected].
A Celebration of Life will probably be held at a later date.
On-line Condolences could also be despatched to www.blakefuneralchapel.com
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