Newton, Massachusetts
SUDBURY Dr. Richard Payne, 73, a longtime resident of Sudbury, died with his family at his side on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, after a brief illness. He was the chief of the electromagnetics technology division at the Hanscom Air Force Research Lab. He is survived by his wife, Elaine M. Payne; his...
Read MoreI was deeply saddened to hear the news of Richard's passing. He was a caring, compassionate, and brilliant person who will be sorely missed at the Air Force Research Lab.
Jim Murrin
December 08, 2008 | Alexandria, VA
I only knew Richard Payne through his Sudbury Town Crier. He was entertaining and thought provoking. I even had an exchange of editorials with him over Senior Citizen taxes! I may not have always agreed with him but I respected his integrity and honest writing. I will truly miss his contributions to our world in Sudbury.
Michael Du Cros
December 08, 2008 | Sudbury, MA
Elaine,
Our sincerest sympathies go out to you and your family. Richard was a great man, a great leader, and most importantly, a great friend. I, and all of us at the Sensors Directorate at Hanscom AFB, will miss him dearly.
Spagnuolo Family
Gino Spagnuolo
December 08, 2008 | Andover, MA
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William Ewing
December 07, 2008 | Stow
