Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Thompson Memorial Home - Red Bank

310 Broad St.

Red Bank, New Jersey

Wendy Payne Obituary

Wendy Payne

AGE: 70 • Middletown

Wendy Payne, 70, passed away peacefully at her home in Middletown on November 20, 2016. Wendy spent most of her life in Montgomery, NJ raising her family and teaching in the Edison school district for 30 years. She had recently moved to Middletown to be near family and was thriving in her reconnection with tennis, the arts, traveling, meeting new friends and teaching her grandchildren at every opportunity.

Wendy was an avid student, receiving her Bachelors from Skidmore and Masters from Rutgers in early childhood education. She applied her education into a passion for teaching, touching both her public school students and more profoundly her own children. She brought an energy and creativity to her work, recognizing each child as an individual and challenging herself to bring out their best. Many of her students went on to accomplish great things and shared with her how appreciative they were of Wendy's early inspiration.

Wendy had an enormous heart and generosity that reached well beyond her awareness. She had a quiet strength and independent spirit that inspired those who spent time with her. Wendy's sense of humor could surprise and delight as she was well versed on the latest in sports, politics, literature and current affairs. Beyond all, she was a devoted mother and adoring grandmother. She lived her life to create opportunities for her family. And she was particularly blessed in the last decade to see her family grow and savored the opportunity to share a lifetime of learning and newfound laughter with her grandchildren.

Wendy is survived by her son Drew Payne, his wife Mary Elizabeth, their sons Lachlan and Ronan, her daughter Heather Gorman, Heather's husband Ed, and their children Karina, Teddy, Delilah and Charlie, and her uncle Mario D'Angelo.

A memorial mass will be held Saturday, November 26th, 11:30 am at St Anthony's in Red Bank. Memorial gifts may be made to: St Jude Children's Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN, 38105. The Thompson Memorial Home, 310 Broad St, Red Bank is entrusted with the arrangements.

Published by Asbury Park Press on Nov. 25, 2016.
34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for Wendy Payne

Sponsored by Thompson Memorial Home - Red Bank.

Not sure what to say?





Wendy you worked diligently to create a wonderful family. You showed Drew and Heather kindness, courage, thoughtfulness and great love. They both beautifully manifest these qualities. You will be remembered and greatly missed.

The Konecke Family

November 30, 2016

Love

November 27, 2016

This picture was from just one of the fun days we spent together with Wendy this summer.
She was a special friend and will be greatly missed every day..
Love, The Albainy family.

Allison Albainy

November 25, 2016

Allison Albainy

November 25, 2016

We had the good fortune to have Wendy as a Shadow Lake neighbor and we will miss her smile and kind words. She has gone much too soon.

Nanette Knaster

November 25, 2016

Nanette Knaster

November 25, 2016

We will miss Wendy greatly. She entered our lives several years ago and has become a true friend. We always enjoyed the times we shared with her. She was loving and kind with a generous spirit. Her emphasis was always on others.

Sandy & Ed Gorman

November 25, 2016

Showing 1 - 7 of 7 results

Make a Donation
in Wendy Payne's name

Memorial Events
for Wendy Payne

Nov

26

Memorial Mass

11:30 a.m.

St Anthony's

Red Bank, NJ

Funeral services provided by:

Thompson Memorial Home - Red Bank

310 Broad St., Red Bank, NJ 07701

How to support Wendy's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Wendy Payne's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more