Robert “Robbie / Bob” Earl PAYNE
1957 - 2023
After a lengthy illness with diabetes and a short battle with cancer, Bob passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023 at the Portage & District General Hospital with family by his side.
Bob was born on the 11 of February, 1957, oldest son of the late Robert Sr. and the late Patricia (Dyer) Payne. Predeceased by his wife Lorrie Payne, father Robert Sr., mother Patricia, brother David, mother-in-law Lorraine Ward, father-in-law William (Bill) Ward, sister-in-law Jacqueline Mazurat. Bob leaves to mourn his sons, Jonathan Payne and Kevin Mancheese Payne, his sister Bev (Butch and daughter Brooke) from Angus, ON, Aunt Dot Butler from Angus, ON, Uncle Ken and Aunt Kathy Payne, from Angus, ON, Uncle Lyndy and Aunt Wendy Payne, from Angus, ON, cousin Karen Butler, from Angus, ON, brother in law George(Roxy) Mazurat of Portage la Prairie, MB, Gerald (Bonzo) (Sandra) Ward of Portage la Prairie, MB, sister in law Rita (David) Murphy of Winnipeg, MB, and brother in law Jason Ward of Portage la Prairie, MB. He will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.
Bob was a veteran of the Canadian Air Force, while station in Portage la Prairie, MB, where he met and married Lorrie Ward in 1984. Bob also did two tours overseas with the Canadian Air Forces. In Bob’s younger years he enjoyed playing men’s fast ball, where he was a remarkable pitcher. He also enjoyed broom ball, playing cards, bingo and watching his favorite teams Toronto Blue Jays and Toronto Maple Leafs.
Bob’s fight is now over and he is now pain free. Rest easy now Bob, you were truly one of a kind!
Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 12th, 2024 at the Army Navy and Air Force Veterans Hall, 25 3rd St. N.E., Portage la Prairie, MB.
A celebration and burial will be held in June, 2024 at Hillside Cemetery, Portage la Prairie, MB. Details to be announced closer to the date. To share memories and leave condolences, please visit www.ronaldmoffitmemorialservices.com
Ronald Moffit Memorial Services of Portage la Prairie, MB in care of arrangements.