Robert "Bob" William Payne of Cohasset passed away on May 23, 2024 after a lengthy illness.

Husband to Michael Thomas Murphy of 42 year. son of the late Lyman Peter Payne and the late Margaret (McNiece) Payne brother to Peter D. Payne of Constableville, NY, and the late Mary Heap, brother in law to Susan Thornton and husband Allen Thornton of Vermilion, Ohio. Uncle to several nieces and nephew  of New York State, Ohio, and North Carolina.

Bob was a member of the US Army , stationed in Fort Dix, NJ Fort Lee, VA, and

Fort Bragg, NC and served in Vietnam from1968-1969. Bob was the recipient of several medals and awards for his service  including the Good Conduct Medal, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Award, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device.

Bob was a manager working for Hallmark in Boston, MA, Medford, MA

and Nobles in Cohasset, MA.

He enjoyed travelling, reading, writing poetry ,hiking, gardening, and was an award winning photographer and history buff.

Bob especially liked this poem by Ralph Waldo Emerson, Success

To laugh often and much;

to win the respect of intelligent

People and the affection of

children; to earn the appreciation

of honest critics and endure the

betrayal of false friends: to

appreciate beauty; to find the

best in others; to leave the world

a bit better whether by a healthy

child, a garden patch, or a

redeemed social condition; to

know even one life has breathed

easier because you have lived.

This is to have succeeded."

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Services will be private and a Celebration of Life  will be held at a later date.

Remembrances in Robert's memory may be made to the Quincy Animal Shelter, 440r E. Squantum Street, Quincy, MA 02171. or to https://www.quincyanimalshelter.org/

Quincy Animal Shelter
440R E. Squantum Street, Quincy MA 02171
Web: https://www.quincyanimalshelter.org/