Born on Valentine's Day, 1945 in Lake Worth, FL to Norman H. and Ruth (Samuelson), Eric was raised in NJ where he attended school and later worked as an electrician in both NJ and FL.
He was known to many as "Willy" because of his resemblance to his favorite singer, Willy Nelson.
He is survived by his 2 beloved daughters Dawn (Gary) Kearns of NJ and Norma (Gabe) Horinek of KS; 2 dear brothers N. Bradford (Joyce) of NJ and Bruce D. of CT; loving sister Linnea (Gary) Stevenson of NH; 7 cherished grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and aunt.
Mr. Payeur will have his ashes interred at Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church memorial garden in Salem, NH at the convenience of his family.