Irwin Arthur Francis Payne, loving husband and WWII Vet, passed away at 93 years of age on October 14, 2019. Irwin (Slim) was predeceased by his best friend and loving wife Alma whom he met while working at TRW. Always together, they enjoyed 50 wonderful years. Slim will always be cherished by his 3 children; daughter Diane (Allan Davey); son Stephen (Heidi Payne); and daughter Susan (Grant Koppers). Slim was the proud grandfather of Brent (Karen Davey), Jimmy (Davey), Dylan, Janelle and Alex (Payne) and was the great grandfather to Charles (Davey). Slim was born in Toronto and raised in Killarney, Ontario. He was predeceased by his sister Yvonne (Payne). Slim was a proud man of great strength and integrity. He had a beautiful charm and was gifted with touching the heart of everyone he met. Those who knew him, experienced this bright and gentle nature. He will be greatly missed and forever in the hearts of those who loved him. Special thanks to Tabor Manor and their loving support over the past two years.
Friends will be received at Hulse & English Funeral Home & Chapel, 75 Church St., St. Catharines (905-684-6346) on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Service will take place in the chapel on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 10:30 am. Interment at Niagara Lakeshore Cemetery. Donations made to Tabor Manor or True Patriot Love Foundation would be greatly appreciated by Slim’s family. Online tributes may be made at www.hulseandenglish.com.