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Our Team

People you can feel comfortable speaking with.

Meet the licensed and support staff serving Wagg families today, followed by a separate recognition of retired and past contributors.

Licensed staff

Professional guidance, personal attention.

Licensed funeral directors coordinate the arrangements and explain the choices, timing and next steps that apply.
Myles G. O’Riordan, Funeral Director / Owner

Myles G. O’Riordan

Funeral Director / Owner

Myles was born in Toronto and raised in Aurora. He attended Humber College in 1980 and received his Funeral Director’s Licence in 1982. After working in Richmond Hill and Weston, he purchased Wagg Funeral Home on August 1, 1990 and the Thorne Funeral Homes in Cannington and Sunderland in 2015. Myles and Susan live in Port Perry with their son, Rory. His local and professional memberships have included the Rotary Club of Port Perry, Knights of Columbus, I.O.O.F., Ontario Funeral Service Association, Funeral Service Association of Canada and the International Order of the Golden Rule.

Kellye Waterman, Funeral Director

Kellye Waterman

Funeral Director

Kellye was raised in Brantford and Ajax and attended Humber College’s Funeral Service program in 2000. Her career has included funeral directing and funeral-home and cemetery administration in Ontario, as well as licensed funeral work in Newfoundland and Labrador. She joined the Wagg team after returning to Ontario in 2024 and lives in Janetville with her partner Jay and her two children. She is also an avid landscape, nature and portrait photographer.

Support staff

The people who help care for every detail.

Susan O’Riordan, Funeral Director’s Assistant

Susan O’Riordan

Funeral Director’s Assistant

Susan holds B.A. Honours, B.Ed. and M.Ed. degrees from the University of Toronto and OISE. After teaching in Parry Sound, Toronto and Durham Region, she became increasingly involved at the funeral home, assisting with visitations, funerals, receptions and administrative work. Susan is active at New Song Church and supports community events in Port Perry.

Wendy Hamlin, Funeral Director’s Assistant

Wendy Hamlin

Funeral Director’s Assistant

Wendy and her husband Jeremy live in Cannington with their three children.

Audrey Beauchamp, Organist

Audrey Beauchamp

Organist

Audrey lives in Port Perry.

Verna Chapman, Funeral Director’s Assistant

Verna Chapman

Funeral Director’s Assistant

Verna lives in Port Perry.

Don Beacock, Funeral Director’s Assistant

Don Beacock

Funeral Director’s Assistant

Don and his wife Betty-Lou live in Seagrave.

Irwin Smith, Funeral Director’s Assistant

Irwin Smith

Funeral Director’s Assistant

Irwin and his wife Alissa live in Port Perry.

Neil McLeod, Funeral Director’s Assistant

Neil McLeod

Funeral Director’s Assistant

Neil and his wife Gayle live north of Seagrave.

Lindsay Parry, Funeral Director’s Assistant

Lindsay Parry

Funeral Director’s Assistant

Lindsay and his wife Sarah live in Port Perry.

With appreciation

In recognition of service.

These retired and past contributors are honoured separately so they are not confused with Wagg’s current active staff.
Eithne “Ethna” O’Riordan

Eithne “Ethna” O’Riordan

Retired

Ethna is Myles’ mother and is retired from her responsibilities at the funeral home. Her warm presence and care for local families are remembered with appreciation.

Jack Cracknell, F.D.A.

Jack Cracknell, F.D.A.

1931–2021

Remembered for his service to Wagg Funeral Home and the Port Perry community.

Ron Mitchell, F.D.A.

Ron Mitchell, F.D.A.

1945–2012

Remembered with appreciation for his service.

Rae Webster, F.D.A.

Rae Webster, F.D.A.

1922–2012

A Second World War veteran and remembered contributor to the funeral home.

Ken Richards, F.D.A.

Ken Richards, F.D.A.

1929–2013

Remembered with appreciation for his service.

Available by phone 24/7

We are here when you need us.

For immediate assistance, call Wagg Funeral Home. For planning or general questions, send a non-urgent message.