Dale Wanless

The eldest son of predeceased parents, Dorothy and Wilkie Wanless, rode off into the sunset on April 11, 2026, leaving behind brother Marty of Vancouver and Gary (Nancy) of Red Deer and their children Leissa (Jamie) and great nieces Madison and Samatha and a great nephew Tyler; Cory (Cora) and great niece Maya; and Ethan.

Born May 18th ,1947 and raised in Edmonton Alberta, Dale and his brothers relocated as their father’s employment opportunities changed. After completing his BA degree at Western, he then went on to receive his Teaching Certificate. His booming no-nonsense teacher voice still echoes in the halls form schools in Burlington, Brussels and Wingham. When he retired, he continued working on the Dockett Farm on the outskirts of Brussels. Dale was character who wore many hats. He will be remembered for driving the stagecoach in the production of The Donnelly’s or a horse drawn carriage for a newly married couple. However, Dale’s first and greatest love was for his horses and dogs. The Wanless Family truly appreciate the locals and neighbours Scott and Garth and close teacher friends Lois and Colin for supporting Dale over the years, especially during these last few difficult ones.

Friends can say “Happy Trails’ to Dale on Tuesday May 19th, 2026, from 2-5 pm at Riverside Funeral Home Brussels, as he follows the Call of the West.

In lieu of flowers and expressions of sympathy donations in Dale’s memory may be made out to Adopt a Pet Rescue and sent to Box 340 Brussels ON N0G 1H0.

Condolences may be left at riversidefunerlahome.ca

“It’s not the end of the trail for me. I’ve just travelled, you see, up ahead where the green pastures grow and the cool water streams dance as they flow.”