Edward F. Payson

CHESTER -- Edward F. Payson, 49, died Dec. 23, 2008, at home.

He was born in El Paso, Texas, on April 3, 1959, the son of Robert and Lucy (Sealey) Payson.

He was a Chester resident for 10 years, formerly living in Hooksett.

Mr. Payson was a clerk with the U.S. Postal Service in Hudson.

He served with the U.S. Marine Corps for four years.

Mr. Payson enjoyed photography, hunting, fishing and the outdoors. He belonged to Chester Rod and Gun Club, Ducks Unlimited and the National Rifle Association.

IN HIS LIFE: He treasured his time being Bampa and playing with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Michelle (Gosselin) Payson of Chester; two sons, Edward Payson and Garrett Payson, both of Derry; a daughter, Jenifer LaPierre of Raymond; two grandchildren, Logan LaPierre and Alayna LaPierre; his parents, Robert and Lucy Payson of Inverness, Fla.; two sisters, Bobbie-Jeanne Wheeler and her husband, Richard, of Canaan, and Kelley Stewart and her husband, Jason, of Inverness, Fla.; two brothers, Brian Payson and his wife, Laurel, of Chester, and William Payson and his wife, Kim, of Londonderry, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a nephew, Brian Robert Payson, in 2001.

SERVICES: There are no calling hours.

After cremation, a celebration of his life is Sunday at 1 p.m. at his home at 780 Fremont Road, Chester.

Memorial donations may be made to The NRA Foundation, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030.

For more information: www.peabodyfuneralhome.com