Mr. Gordon "Wayne" Stratton, a resident of Wallaceburg, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2015 at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Sydenham Campus, Wallaceburg, at the age of 87 years. Wayne was born in Wallaceburg and was a son of the late Hilton and Verna May (Cox) Stratton. Kind brother and brother-in-law of Lois (Glenn) Myers, Joan Stratton, Elsie Stratton and Catherine Stratton. Predeceased by his brothers Arthur (the late Vera) Stratton, Darrell Stratton, Lyle Stratton and Donald Stratton. He is survived by many nieces and nephews. In following Wayne's wishes, cremation has taken place. Family and friends will be received at the Eric F. Nicholls Funeral Home Ltd. 639 Elgin St., Wallaceburg, on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday, April 2, 2015 from 10-11:30 a.m. with the Funeral Service immediately following visitation on Thursday morning at 11:30 a.m. in the Chapel of the Funeral Home, with Pastor Brian Horrobin, Officiant. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Gideon Bibles may be left at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.ericfnichollsfuneralhome.com. As a living memorial, a tree will be planted in Nicholls Memorial Forest in memory of Gordon "Wayne" Stratton.