Gwendolyn P. Payne

"All that truly matters in the end is that you are loved."

Gwendolyn P. Payne passed away in Baie Verte, NB, on Thursday afternoon, March 11, 2010, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law.  Born in Cape Tormentine, she was the daughter of the late Almer Allen and Martha (Snook) Allen.

A stay-at-home mom, she made the best milk rolls ever.  We loved to hear her play the piano, and there was always great laughter as we tried to keep up with her as she step-danced across the kitchen floor.

While her children were school students, she was very active in the local Home and School Association and, for a number of years, served as President.  An avid bowler, Gwen truly enjoyed being part of the league at the Wetmorland-Botsford Recreation Centre in Murray Corner.

Gwen is survived by Martha Ellen (David) Wry of Moncton, Susan (Terry) Wood of Baie Verte, Christopher (Paula) Payne of Charlottetown, and Mark (Cindy) Payne of Sackville; by six precious grandchildren and seven very entertaining great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, William; a daughter, Valerie; an infant son, Billy; and her sister, Kathleen York.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Jones Funeral Home, Port Elgin.  In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or services.

Special thanks to Dr. Thomas and to Sackville Extra-Mural for their dedication to Mom's care.  You folks are amazing and very much appreciated by the whole family.