PAYNE: Lorne Gregory Payne February 28, 1952 – August 20, 2022 It is with great sadness that the family of Lorne Payne announce his passing at Red Deer, Alberta on August 20, 2022, at the young age of 70 years. Lorne was an avid hunter and led an adventurous life. He was a jack of all trades and a very loyal friend, spouse, father & grandfather. Lorne is gone too soon and will be dearly missed by his wife, Linda, daughter Tracey Kinsella (Dave), son Kent Payne (Katherine), daughter Tammy Brookes, son Tyler Payne (Sarah), and son Brennan Payne, (Ashley McDonald). Special grampa to Jordan Walker (Frances), Mitchell Payne (Kendal Longmore), Brittany Payne, Darius Payne (Kenya Barca), Amy Kinsella, Colton Payne, Madisyn Payne, Wyatt Kinsella, and Rylan Payne. Great grandson Trey. Lorne is survived by his mother Vera Payne, brother Dale Payne (Rose), sister Verna Mann (Derrick), brother Brett Payne (Rosalie), brother Kevin Payne (Pam), and special sister-in-law Allison Payne. Lorne lived in North Battleford until 1993 and then moved to Central Alberta. Lorne made a career in the construction industry. Sports was a big part of his life, and dad cheered avidly for his Oilers, Yankees, and Cowboys. He enjoyed hunting in the fall with his sons, grandson, nephew, and brothers. Dad loved to have his family over and sit on the deck, and it was made even better with his faithful companion Hunter by his side. A celebration of life in memory of Lorne was held on Monday, August 29, 2022 at 2:00 PM in the Stettler Funeral Home, Stettler, Alberta, followed by fellowship and reflections during the luncheon. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting
www.stettlerfuneralhome.com Memorial contributions may be made to a
charity of the donor's choice. Stettler Funeral Home & Crematorium was entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements. For further information please call 403-742-3422. __________________________________________________
Published by The Battlefords News-Optimist from Sep. 1 to Oct. 1, 2022.