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Rankin administrator found dead
Former branch president brought "business sense" to Legion, says colleague
Darrell Greer Northern News Services Published Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Police would only confirm they answered a call to Waye's residence at about 8 p.m. on March 29, where he was found dead. They would neither confirm, nor deny, the cause of death as being self-inflicted. The investigation into the matter in ongoing and the RCMP would release no further information Tuesday. Waye, 45, had been the Rankin senior administrative officer (SAO) for the past three years, and spent most of his life in the North. In addition to being hamlet SAO, he was also involved in the community's dart league and became a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 169 Rankin Inlet in 2007. Waye was elected to the Legion executive shortly afterwards, and served as Branch 169 president from December 2008 until his recent resignation in February 2010. Former Branch 169 president Margaret Taylor said Waye cared deeply about the Legion and its role in the community. She said Waye spoke often about ways the Legion could give even more back to the community it served. He had recently spearheaded a project that saw the Legion donate hundreds of water bottles to the local minor hockey association. "What Paul brought to the table, that many of our members couldn't, was his business sense," said Taylor. "There was his time as an SAO, of course, and also his experience in being a part owner of a business with his brother. "That business sense made him a great asset to our branch." Taylor said she was shocked to hear the news of Waye's death. She said his loss will be felt by the community. "Paul was a valuable member of Branch 169 during his time with the Legion here. "He always wanted to raise the profile of the branch's contributions to the community in a positive way. "He had a cabin and enjoyed spending time on the land and doing a little fishing. "It's a sad time for the community."
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