WINDSOR, VT
Harley V. Payne, Jr. 97, a resident of Windsor, passed away Thursday afternoon, February 11 at the Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center in Windsor.
He was born July 5, 1912 in Grafton, NH the son of Harley V. and Lizzie (Martin) Payne. He received his schooling in Quechee and Woodstock. He graduated from Woodstock High School in 1931. He married Ruth Thompson in Woodstock on October 31, 1934. Mr. Payne worked as a baker at Jones and Lamson Machine Company in Springfield during World War II, until moving to Lebanon, where he owned and operated Payne's Home Bakery for twenty years. He sold the business and opened Payne's Home Bakery in West Lebanon which he operated until his retirement in 1965. They moved to Fort Pierce, Florida and later to Pickens, South Carolina. They moved to Windsor in 1998. He enjoyed playing golf and was a member of the Hanover Country Club and the Lake Morey Country Club. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman.
He was predeceased by one brother, four sisters and one daughter, Norene P. Olmsted on August 10, 2007.
Survivors include his loving wife of seventy five years, Ruth T. Payne of Windsor, one son, Roland Payne of Easley, SC, one son-in-law, Duane R. Olmsted of Windsor, four grandchildren, five great grandchildren, three step grandchildren, several step great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
As his request, graveside committal services will be held at the convenience of his family in the Ascutney Cemetery in Windsor at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Upper Valley Humane Society at, 300 Old Route 10, Enfield, NH 03748.
The Knight Funeral Home in Windsor is entrusted with the arrangements.