It is with broken hearts that the family of the late Lewis Payne of Grand Bank announces his passing. Lewis passed away at the Blue Crest Home in Grand Bank on Friday, September 3rd, 2021, at the age of 86 .
Leaving to mourn with a lifetime of wonderful memories are his; son, John Payne of Grand Bank; daughters, Brenda Cheeseman (Wayne) of Ottawa, ON, Gail Butler (Jim) of CBS, NL; brother in-law, Edward Downton (Joan); 4 grandchildren, Heather Beduhn (John), Jillian O’Brien (Stuart), Patrick Butler (Kenny), Emily Butler (Adam); 4 great grandchildren, William, Violet, Logan, Claire; plus a large circle of extended family and friends.
Lewis was predeceased by wife, Violet of 63 years; parents, Andrew & Theresa Payne; sisters, Marion Kendall (Angus), Ethel Maude Payne ; brothers, Sandy Payne (Bessie), Harold Payne & Ernest Payne; sister in-law, Pheobe Tucker (Ray).
Lewis touched many lives throughout his teaching career at John Burke High School, lay minister and volunteer with the St. Alban’s Anglican Church and Chair of the Grand Bank Library Board. He was involved with the Grand Bank Lions Club and served as District Governor for District 41-S2 Lions International. He was an avid sportsman. He enjoyed trouting, moose hunting and spent more than 40 years salmon fishing with his buddies on Long Harbour River. Up until recent years he was an avid reader and card player. Lewis was a proud family man and will always be remembered for his patience and words of wisdom.
The family would like to acknowledge his home care provider Mary Price and her husband Les and more recently the staff at the Blue Crest Home for their care and support. We cannot express our gratitude enough.
In keeping with Lewis’ wishes, cremation has taken place.
The Payne Family will be accepting visitors at Wiseman’s Funeral Home, 48 Marine Drive, Grand Bank, NL on Monday, September 6th, 2021 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. In keeping with the current Covid-19 regulations this will be a walk through visitation with a maximum of 30 people permitted inside the building at one time. All visitors are asked to please sign the contact tracing sheet upon entering the building. Masks are encouraged to be worn. No food or beverages are permitted.
Funeral service will take place at the St. Alban’s Anglican Church, Grand Bank on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 2:00 pm. Inurnment to follow at the St. Alban’s Anglican Cemetery, Grand Bank.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Grand Bank Lions Club (with proceeds to go to the Max Simms Camp) or St. Alban’s Anglican Church.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman’s Funeral Homes – Grand Bank.
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Friday September 3rd 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Lewis Payne Friday September 3rd 2021..
Décès pour la Ville: Grand Bank, Province: T-N