RICHFORD - Joyce Pearl Payne, age 79, joined Jesus on Friday April 24, 2009 at the St. Albans Health Care & Rehab Facility following a 30 year battle with breast cancer.
She was born December 13, 1929 in Dunkin, Quebec Canada the daughter of the late Frank & Winnie (Bickford) Sargent.
Joyces passion was her home and raising her children. She relished in her role as a Wife, Mom, and Grandmother. After being diagnosed with cancer Joyce took up golfing and in the summer months never missed a week of golfing with her good friend, Betty Lothian.
She is survived by her husband Albert Payne of Richford. Joyce and Albert were married May 31, 1952. She is also survived by her children, Heather Payne of Morristown, and Mark Payne and his wife Christine of Essex Jct.; her grandchildren, Hilary, Sarah, Amanda, and Matthew; her great grandsons, Gabriel & Ethan; her siblings, Elda Sargent of Dunkin, Que., Larry Sargent of Mansonville, Que., Faye Smith and her husband Lawrence of Sutton, Que., and Dennis Sargent of Lake Memphermagog, Que. Besides her parents, Joyce was predeceased by brothers, Wesley, Donald & Norman Sargent; and a sister, Pansy Sargent.
In keeping with Joyces wishes she will be cremated and funeral services will private and held at the convenience of the family. Joyces final resting place will be at the Hillside Cemetery in Richford. The will be no visiting hours.
For those who wish, contributions in Joyces memory may be made to the Lamoille Area Cancer Network, P.O. Box 38, Lake Elmore, VT 05676.