It is with great sadness that the family of the late Edith Payne announce her passing on Saturday, December 29th, 2012 from the Bonne Bay Medical Center in Norris Point at the age of 85. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her children: Eugene (Mary) Payne; Deer Lake, Newman Payne (Doris Fradsham); Pollards Point, Rosie (Martin) Feltham; Deer Lake, Melvin Payne (Rhonda); B.C, grandchildren: Lana, Kimberly, Montgomery, Denise, Peggy, Ben, Joyce,Troy and Shannon, a number of great grandchildren, brothers and sisters: Claude (Betty), Sabina (Joe Payne) and May (Curtis Bennett), as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Stanley, son Ivan, grandson Parry, brothers Sidney (Cora) Rufus (Stella), Max, Edgar and sister Bessie. Friends visited the Anglican Church in Rocky Harbour on Monday and Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM from where the funeral will be held on Wednesday, January 2nd 2013 at 2PM with Rev. Jean Brenton-Hickman officiating, interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Anglican Church Fund.