Thelma M. Payne
1920 - 2015
Thelma M.  Payne
Visitation Information
Visitation
Jan 23, 2015
Visitation Time
6 ~ 8 pm
Visitation Location
Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street Truro NS
Service Information
Service Date
Saturday January 24, 2015
Service Time
2 pm
Service Location
Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street Truro NS
Burial Information
Burial Date
Spring 2015
Burial Location
Aenon Baptist Church Cemetery, Central North River NS
Requested Charity
Aenon Baptist Church Cemetery, Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of NS or a charity of the donor’s cho
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Payne, Thelma M., of Valley, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2015, in the Colchester East Hants Health Centre Truro, with her family by her side. Born in Truro on November 26, 1920, she was a daughter of the late Howard Matthew and Mamie (McNutt) McNutt. She was reared and educated in Bible Hill and Truro before marrying Angus Payne and moving to the Payne Family Farm at North River. She lived here until 1995, then moved to Pictou Road where she shared a home with two of her daughters. She was a member of the North River United Church and had belonged to the North River United Church Friendly Hour Group. She was an excellent cook and baker of homemade bread, rolls and carrot cake. She loved to knit and was particularly adept at making afghans, some of which received awards at the local exhibitions. She had a passion for painting and wall papering and was very proficient at both. Shopping provided Thelma with great pleasure as much for the "social contact" with other shoppers as for the fashionable items purchased. Thelma is survived by daughters, Audrey and Joyce, Valley; Cathy (Robert) Phillips, Middle Sackville NS; Connie (Brent) Gault, Truro; son, George, Truro; sisters, Claire Fontaine, Montreal; Irene Dobranski, Toronto; brother, Ivan (Gwen) McNutt, Beaverbank, NS; much loved grandchildren, Trent (Sherrianne) Phillips, Illinois, USA; Kelly Gaudet, Rusagonis, NB; Kayli and Nicholas Gault, Halifax; cherished great grandchildren, Riley, Maria and Jameson; sister-in-law, Kathleen Cardillo, Ottawa; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Thelma was predeceased by her beloved husband, Angus; sister-in-law, Margaret Payne; brothers-in-law, Elmer and Carl Payne, Ed Dobranski and George Smith. Visitation will be held 6-8 pm Friday, January 23, and funeral service 2 pm Saturday, January 24, all in the Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street Truro, Rev. John Parsons officiating with a reception to follow. Interment at a later date in the Aenon Baptist Church Cemetery, Central North River. If desired, donations in memory may be made to the Aenon Baptist Church Cemetery, Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of NS or a charity of the donor’s choice. Sincere appreciation is extended to Dr. Michael Murray and his office secretary Jennifer for their excellent support and valuable assistance, especially in the past few months. The support and encouragement of family, friends and neighbors is also gratefully acknowledged. Private messages of condolence can be sent to the family by viewing Thelma’s obituary and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com

 

Thelma M.  Payne