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Walter Payne Obituary
AGE: 85 • Lakewood
Walter R. Payne, age 85, of Lakewood, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at his residence.
He was born on April 30, 1928 in Jersey City, NJ, and was the son of the late Gertrude and Walter Payne. Walter was raised in Jersey City, and he was a former resident of Avenel and Linden, before moving to Lakewood 10 years ago. Walter was a US Navy Veteran of World War II and a member of the Avenel V.F.W. Post 7164. He was a multitalented commercial artist with a career spanning 30 years before his retirement in 1981. In addition to managing his own firm, Mercury Advertising, he worked for Impact Exhibits in South Plainfield, NJ. Walter was an avid fisherman and published cartoonist in the Keys Reporter newspaper in Tavernier, FL. He was a member of the North Jersey Wood Carvers Association.
Loving husband of the late Virginia Payne, he is survived by his children, Kenneth R. Payne and his wife Diane of Brielle, NJ, and Barbara A. Smith of Lakewood, NJ; and his grandchildren, Sean R. Payne and Nicole J. Payne of Brielle, NJ.
Visitation will be Sunday from 12 to 2 p.m. at the D'Elia Funeral Home, 1300 Vermont Ave., Lakewood, NJ 08701. Cremation will follow at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Veterans Association of America, Inc., P.O. Box 309 Audubon Station, New York, NY 10032-0309 or the Original Leisure Village Healthcare Foundation, 19 Buckingham Dr., Lakewood, NJ 08701.
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Memories and Condolences
for Walter Payne
Barbara Attar
April 7, 2014
Dear Ken and Family,
My heartfelt condolences on the loss of your father. I remember his smile and pride each time he visited you at Impact. Wishing you great comfort in having treasured family and treasured memories.
Carol & Bob Apito
April 7, 2014
Dear Ken & Family: Our prayers are with you and your loved ones at this time. Many Blessings to you.
Ellen Keane
April 6, 2014
Kenny and family,
I was very sorry to learn of your father's death. Walter was a honorable man and I have fond memories of him and Ginny. Your pictures of his life and loves really brought back wonderful thoughts of him.
Debbie Coley
April 6, 2014
So sorry for such a great loss. He was so loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts are with you Barbara, Vinnie, Ken, Diane, Shawn and Nicole. Love and Sympathy, Debbie, Joe, Aubrey & CJ
April 5, 2014
Dear Ken, Diane & Family
So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ann & Bill Leahy
April 5, 2014
Kenny, Diane Barbara and family. Sorry for your loss. Nancy and I will always hold dear to our hearts the special friendship and memories Walter and my dad had. Words are tough to express the loss of a parent and best friend
Love you all
Frankie and Nancy
thomas braden
April 5, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear of Walter's passing... as happy as I was to be seen in some of these few snapshots of his life, I am even more honored to have been included in his life! He was a great man, friend and role-model for me. I shall cherish the times I shared with he & Ginny forever.
Walter's gone fishin' for his last time...
love Thomas Braden & family
Lori Pilsbury
April 3, 2014
Ken and Diane - Our hearts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. It is a great loss to lose a parent. I hope you keep your memories of happier times close to you and know that your father will never leave you. Paul and Lori
John Pike
April 3, 2014
Dear Ken, Barbara and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss.
Walt will always have a special place in my heart. His long term friendship to my dad and the rest of my family will be something I will cherish for the rest of my life. I know its hard to lose such a wonderful person in your life, but he is at rest and hopefully you and your family can find comfort in his many wonderful memories.
Sincerely,
The Pike's
John, Diane, Tom & Dan
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