https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/tags/wayneellis/Recent content in wayneellis on Gloucestershire DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/beloved-dad-and-community-champion-wayne-ellis-dies-suddenly-at-quedgeley-school/Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/beloved-dad-and-community-champion-wayne-ellis-dies-suddenly-at-quedgeley-school/Wayne Ellis, a devoted father and cherished member of the Waterwells Primary Academy community in Quedgeley, tragically passed away at just 48 years old after collapsing on the school field on the afternoon of June 4. Wayne was refereeing a tag rugby match when the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity was urgently called to the scene. Despite efforts to save him, Wayne died at the school. Described as a “gentle giant” and a “silent hero,” Wayne gave countless hours to the school, coaching tag rugby, serving as Chair of the Friends of Waterwells PTA, and organizing beloved events such as discos, summer fairs, and Christmas celebrations.https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/dad-who-died-suddenly-at-quedgeley-school-remembered-as-gentle-giant/Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/dad-who-died-suddenly-at-quedgeley-school-remembered-as-gentle-giant/Wayne Ellis, a well-known and cherished member of the Waterwells Primary Academy community in Quedgeley, tragically passed away last week at the age of 48. Wayne collapsed on the school field shortly after 4 pm on Thursday, June 4, while refereeing a tag rugby match. Despite the rapid response by the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity, he could not be saved. Fondly described as a “gentle giant,” Wayne dedicated countless hours to the school, volunteering as the Chair of the Friends of Waterwells PTA and coaching the tag rugby team.