William E. Payne, 80, widower of Natalie (Ruthiewicz) Payne, of Glastonbury, passed away after a long battle with congestive heart failure at his residence. He was born in Nashville, TN and was son to the late Thurman and Odeline (MacAbee) Tucker Payne. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was also the owner, operator and president of AAABon Pest Control.
He will be remembered for his sense of humor and his generosity to everyone.
He is survived by his daughters; Nancy Payne of Hebron, and Amy Rio and her husband William Carter of Glastonbury, his precious grandchildren: Ashley Cwikla of Cambridge, Mass, Michael McIntire of Glastonbury, Will Farrell of Hebron and Ally Carter of Glastonbury. His siblings: LeRoy Payne, Donna Burgett and Pauline Anderson, all of TN, and several nieces and nephews, including Samuel Putty of Colchester. He was also predeceased by a sister: Nora Baggett.
Family and friends are invited to Celebrate his Life on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019 at the Glastonbury Funeral Home, 450 New London Turnpike, Glastonbury. A time of visitation will be held from 10-12pm, followed by a service at 12pm. Burial with military honors will be held Neipsic Cemetery, in Glastonbury, where he will be laid to rest next to his wife.
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