Wayne C. Whiteside, 84, of Telford, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at the Lutheran Community at Telford.

He and his beloved wife Ann (Braunsberg) Whiteside celebrated their 62 ^nd wedding anniversary in January.

Born in Abington, PA, he was a son of the late Joseph S. and Mary (Haberle) Whiteside.  He was a 1955 graduate of Hatboro Horsham High School.

A U.S. Air Force veteran, he served his country and was then honorably discharged from his reserve obligation during the Vietnam Era.

He was employed as a steamfitter for Local Union #420 in Philadelphia for more than 36 years, prior to his retirement in 1996.

Mr. Whiteside was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church in Willow Grove for 45 years.  A truly gentle man, he was a sincere family man who enjoyed family gatherings, fixing things around the house, taking short road trips, and volunteering as a coach for his children's sports' teams.  In his earlier years, he played high school baseball and then also later for the Lansdale Cannoneers.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons:  Wayne Charles Whiteside, Jr. and his wife Christine of Pennsburg, and Jason Whiteside of Royersford, a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Timms of Collegeville, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by two brothers:  Joseph S. Whiteside and Eugene H. Whiteside.

Memorial Services will be held on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at 11 AM in the Sadler-Suess Funeral Home, 33 N. Main St., Telford, PA 18969.  Family will receive friends from 10:30-11:00 AM prior to the service.  Interment is private at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are by the Sadler-Suess Funeral Home, Telford.