STANLEY E. PAYNE

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STANLEY E. PAYNE It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of their beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother Stan after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Stan will be dearly missed by his wife of 56 years, Ivy; his son Gary; daughter-in-law Crystal; and grandsons, Steven (16) and John (13), all of Ottawa; and his daughter Gail, of Bermuda. Stan is also survived by his brother Albert, of Deer Lodge Centre. He was predeceased by a daughter Shirley; and his parents, Albert and Florence Payne of Transcona. Stan grew up in Transcona where he attended Central School. In 1940, after graduation, he began working for the CNR. In the spring of 1942, Stan enlisted in the RCAF where he trained as a Radar Technician at the University of British Columbia, the University of Toronto, the No. 31 RAF Radar School in Clinton, ON and the United States Naval Air Training School in Corpus Christi, TX. On completion of training he was transported to the Middle East by Ferry Command via South America, across the South Atlantic to Africa and subsequently posted to Egypt where he spent the next two years repairing and test-flying radar units in all types of aircraft. After his discharge in 1945, he returned to the CNR where he enjoyed a long and successful career in the Operating, Labour Relations and Personnel Departments in Western Canada and Montreal. Stan retired in 1983 as Manager of Personnel Development in Winnipeg after 43 years of service. Stan was a member of Norwood (now Keystone) Masonic Lodge for over 50 years, serving as Master in 1969. He was a member of the Scottish Rite of Free Masonry and Khartum Temple of the Shrine. He was President of the Flag Patrol and proudly served as Lieutenant of the Colour Guard for 18 years. Stan was also a member of No. 4 Legion. Stan had many interests during his lifetime including photography, golf, curling in his early years, and after retirement he joined the Norman Art Group where he found great pleasure in oil painting. He was an ardent gardener and eagerly awaited the arrival of spring and the first sign of the tulips peeking through the snow. Stan's artistic flair was also evident in his many holiday decorative displays which he took great joy in, particularly at Halloween and Christmas. Stan was particularly proud of his grandsons and marveled at their many talents, particularly their musical abilities. Stan will be sadly missed by his many friends in the Lodge, the Shrine, the Norman Art Group as well as many life-long friends from the CNR and his RCAF Radar companions. The family would like to offer special thanks to Dr. Pat Harris and the nurses and staff of the Grace Cancer Clinic, Dr. Stephenson of Assiniboine Clinic, the nurses and staff on the 5th Floor, 3rd Floor and ER of the Grace Hospital and the WRHA Home Care staff. A very special thank you to the staff of the Grace Hospice, whose exceptional care of Stan made his final weeks peaceful and comfortable. Cremation has taken place and services will be held on Monday, April 24 at 3:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave., with Shrine Chaplain, Norm Pohl officiating. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, contributions may be made to the Khartum Shrine Transportation Fund (for children) or the Building Fund at 1155 Wilkes Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3P IB9 or Manitoba CancerCare at 675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3E OV9 or a charity of their choice. Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.chapellawn.mb.ca. CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME AND RECEPTION CENTRE 885-9715

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 21, 2006