Obituary of Raymond Payne

Malcolm Raymond Payne

Stephenville, NL

Aug. 19, 1934 – June 19, 2021

It is with great sadness the family of Malcolm Raymond Payne announce his passing at Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville on June 19, 2021.  Leaving to mourn his devoted wife of 63 years, Gladys.  Daughters: Tammy Hammond (Keith) of Chemainus, BC and Jennifer Keats of Hare Bay, NL.  Sons: Dean (Judy Terry) of St. John’s, and Brandon of Stephenville.  Grandsons: Brian Hammond (Vanessa) of San Ramon, California, Leigh Hammond (Catherine) of Surrey, BC, and Andrew Keats of Hare Bay.  Great-grandchildren:  Adam, Shaun, Jay, Evelyn, Isaiah, Kristina-Faith, and Elijah.  His sisters: Lillian Bowers of Deer Lake, Cora Denney of Somerville, NB, Elsie Osmond of Plateville, ON, Judy Manuel of Pasadena, Loretta Sampson (Bruce) of Uxbridge, ON, Marilyn Wells (Fred) of Hampden, Joan Rideout of Corner Brook and brothers Lloyd Jacobs (Juanita) of Hampden and Ford Jacobs (Pansy) of Pasadena. As well as a large circle of family and friends.  Raymond was predeceased by his sister Anne, his father Ernest, his stepfather Willis Jacobs, his mother Maude Jacobs, his brother Terrence Jacobs, and son-in-law Matthew Keats.  Raymond, known as Ray to most people, lived a quiet life.  He was devoted to his family and his faith.  He loved the great outdoors and gloried in spending time at his cabin.  Ray was born with salt water in his veins and was most at peace on the water.  His time was spent split between his home in Stephenville, his cabin in White Bay, and his birthplace of Northeast Crouse on the Northern Peninsula.  The family would like to thank the staff of Maximum Home Support who cared for Raymond so lovingly to his last day.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of NL.  Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre’s Funeral Home in Stephenville Crossing, NL

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