Mary “Lee” (Stewart) Payne

Died: June 2, 2011 | Place: University Hospital

Obituary

PAYNE, Mary….

Peacefully, surrounded by her family at University Hospital, London, on Thursday, June 2, 2011, Mary “Lee” (Stewart) Payne in her 81st year. Beloved wife of Don Payne for 59 years. Loving mother of Janice Hambrock and her husband Walt of Burlington, Ellen Barker and her husband Bob, Erin Jones and her husband Rob and Andrea Harris and her husband John all of London. Proud grandmother of Alex Barker and his wife Stephanie, Jason Barker (Kristy Jay), Tyler Jones and Cole Jones. Dear sister of Ron Stewart and his wife Bev. Predeceased by her parents Archie and Violet Stewart. The family would like to thank the staff at University Hospital for the wonderful and loving care provided. Cremation has taken place. A private family memorial service will take place at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, please donate to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Base Line Road East, London ON N6C 9Z9 or the Heart & Stroke Foundation 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
“Love You”

15s Comments

  1. Nanette Thierry June 5, 2011 at 12:16 pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
    Take Care!

    The Kelly family

  2. Deb Hill June 5, 2011 at 4:01 pm

    Dear Ellen and family, Sorry to hear about your moms passing. Certainly was very quick.Always hard to lose someone you are so close to no matter the circumstances. Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.
    Deb

  3. Edith Keating June 6, 2011 at 8:42 am

    Dear Family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom.During our growing up years in the village of Newbury we shared many happy moments. We eagerly awaited the birth of her baby brother Ron.After dark one evening, I remember helping her and her Mother Violet hang out the new washed baby clothes on the clothes line. Our first year of High School at Wardsville we walked two and a half miles to school during all kinds of weather.During these long walks we laughed and cried togeter sharing our secrets and cares.We attended dances at Newbury Barn Dance and McCreasy School House with Annie Noreen.Your Mom was my maid of honour at my wedding and I was one of her attendance. Somehow or other, over the years we lost touch with each other. I tried to contact her on my twenty- fifth and my fiftieth anniversary.I was unable to do so. I am sorry. I will always hold the loving memories of your Mom close to my heart. Sincerely Edith Keating

  4. Martha Forbes June 6, 2011 at 11:59 am

    Dear Janice
    I was sorry to hear about your mom. It is always difficult to loose a loved one and nobody is like a mother! I am sure she was an amazing woman to raise such a wonderful and successful daughter. Take care. Sincerely, Martha

  5. Denise Pearson June 6, 2011 at 12:00 pm

    Dear Family,

    My sincere sympathies during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  6. Odette Bartnicki June 6, 2011 at 12:03 pm

    Dear Mr. Payne, Janice and Family:
    I am so sorry for your loss. Although I did not have the pleasure of ever meeting your beloved Mary, I do know that she must have been quite an incredible wife, mother and grandmother from knowing one of her daughters, Janice, who is herself truly a remarkable woman. I know Mary, along with Don, had a great influence on Janice (a woman who I respect and admire greatly), and no doubt on all of her family and friends, and will be greatly missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Odette Bartnicki

  7. Colleen Kasoian June 6, 2011 at 1:09 pm

    Janice and family, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  8. Ruth and Ed Tufts June 6, 2011 at 2:53 pm

    It is with sadness,Don,we learn of Mary’s death.We know you have been a source of loving care for Mary.Our hope is that memories of happy family times will strengthen you at this time.
    -with sincere thoughts
    Ruth and Ed

  9. Carol Shepherd June 6, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    Dear Janice,
    I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I am sure she must have been a wonderful lady and so very proud of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad and difficult time. I hope you are all able to celebrate her life as well as mourn her loss. Sincerely, Carol

  10. Luisa Roch June 6, 2011 at 5:25 pm

    Dear Janice and family
    Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your mom and loved one.

  11. Lynnette Werner June 6, 2011 at 8:17 pm

    Dear Janice and Family,
    My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. I’m certain that Mary was as truly a lovely lady as you are Janice and that she willed be missed by many people.

    Sincerely,
    Lynnette

  12. Marcia Gordon June 7, 2011 at 12:42 pm

    Janice & Walt, thinking of you at this time.
    Marcia

  13. Jean McArthur June 12, 2011 at 9:56 pm

    Janice, I am sorry to hear that your mother passed away. May the void you feel in your heart be filled with the love of your friends. We are there for you.

  14. Maria Costaki June 15, 2011 at 10:41 pm

    Dear Janice and Family,
    I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts at this difficult time.
    Sincerely, Maria Costaki

  15. Maria Costaki June 15, 2011 at 10:41 pm

    Dear Janice and Family,
    I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts at this difficult time.
    Sincerely, Maria Costaki

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