Deacon Robert Lee Payne (Bob), 77, died peacefully at home on June 25th, 2011, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born in Valdosta, Georgia to the late Alzo Payne Sr. and Annie Mae Payne on June 17, 1934.
Robert leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Quemillar Payne, his daughter Marie Payne of Tacoma, Washington, son Dudley Flake, daughter-in-law Marcella Flake, daughter Brigitte Payne Cogswell, son-in-law Richard Cogswell, Jr., and God-daughter Brenda Cook Haynes, as well as 13 adoring grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother, Alzo Payne Jr. (Betty) of Melbourne, Florida and a sister, Marie Smith (Joe) of Palm Bay, Florida.
He was predeceased by his sister, Louise Bell (Alvin) of Melbourne, Florida.
Robert graduated from the Connecticut School of Electronics and was employed by Yale-New Haven Hospital as a Bio-Medical Engineering Technician. He retired from Yale New Haven Hospital in June 2006 after 38 years of service.
A celebration of Mr. Payne’s life and legacy will be held Thursday, June 30, 2011, at 10:00 A.M. at Kingdom Life Christian Church, 597 Naugatuck Ave, Milford, CT. Viewing will be held at the church from 9:00-10:00 A.M. Burial will be in Beaverdale Memorial Park. Those unable to attend the celebration may view the service via live webcast at http://www.websharelive.com/channel/ckcfuneralhome
