We, the family of the late Walter Payne, wish to extend our most heartfelt thanks to everyone who visited, brought food, sent flowers or cards, sent ­condolences by means of email or Facebook, and those who made monetary donations.

A very special thank you to Dr. Dunn, Debbie and the team of fantastic nurses at the Palliative Care Unit of Western Memorial Hospital. Your kindness and ­caring will never be forgotten. Thank you to Bill Pardy who has been a great friend of the family over the years and a very special friend to Walter. The words written in the eulogy were so fitting and ­captured his kind and gentle spirit so perfectly. To Reverend Canon Louise Richards, Ida Noel, Mena Lodge, Lawrence Normore, Iris Webb, John Gillam and Stephanie McDonald - thank you for your part in a most beautiful service. Thank you to Fillatre’s Funeral Home for your support and caring.

Thank you to all our friends and family who travelled near and far to celebrate his life and to share in our grief, and to the whole town who always seems to come together in these difficult times. Your ­thoughtfulness will never be forgotten.

Your life was a blessing,
Your memory a treasure.
You are loved beyond words,
And missed beyond measure.