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Raymond Payne Obituary
Raymond H. Payne, age 87 of North Branford, formerly of Ansonia, entered into rest on Thursday December 17, 2015 in CT Hospice. He was the devoted husband of 66 years to Joan Burns Payne. He was born in Bridgeport on July 1, 1928, son of the late George and Margaret (Milady) Payne and was a resident of Ansonia for 40 years before moving to North Branford. He was a Truck Driver for Standard Tallow. He was a permanent member of Hilltop Hose Company #5 with over 30 years of service and a member of the Fire Police. He is survived by his three beloved daughters, Deborah Wells (Dustin), Donna Payne Manion (Jed), Karen Suller (Charles), six loving grandchildren, Stacey, Mark, Shawn, Jenna, Megan, Jordan, 6 great grandchildren, one brother Charles Payne (Rosemary), three sisters, Mary Bussolotti, Margaret Olsen, Barbara Fry, half sister Dorothy Gantek and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers Arnold, John "Howard", Robert, and one half brother Frank "Butch" Gantek.
Friends may call on Tuesday from 4 to 7 pm at the Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Rd. Shelton. A funeral service with military honors will be held on Tuesday at 6:30 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to CT Hospice 100 Double Beach Rd. Branford, CT. Online condolences may be left at www.riverviewfh.com.
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Jim & Barb Hammond
December 22, 2015
Sincere condolences Aunt Joan, Debbie, Donna & Karen and families. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Uncle Ray was very special to all of us and we have such good memories of his humor, kindness and love. Rest in peace dear Uncle.
Alma Payne
December 22, 2015
Rest in peace. Remember all the good times we shared with your brother Arnie and sister in law Alma
Kathy Dayton
December 21, 2015
We love you uncle Ray
Carol and Chuck Kochiss
December 20, 2015
Our sincere condolences on the loss of a good husband, a good father, a good uncle, and a good man, Rest in peace Uncle Ray.
December 20, 2015
Ray,I will always remember the good times we shared together.Wonderful memories.Rest in peace brother until we meet again.Your loving sister, Barb
Martin and Lisa Dadio
December 19, 2015
Our deepest condolences on the loss of such a great man!
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