Obituary of Margaret M. Payne

Margaret Mary Elizabeth Ann (Sweeney) Payne, 80, of Thompson CT, died March 3, 2017. Beloved wife of the late William T. Payne. Predeceased by her parents Daniel and Beatrice (King) Sweeney of Acton, MA; her daughter, Norma E. Stang of Simsbury, CT; and granddaughter Rachel E. Payne. Survived by her son William T. Payne, Jr. and his wife Marcia of Simsbury, CT; her daughter, Florence Payne of Southbridge MA; her son in law, Steven Stang and his wife Macil of Canton, CT; and her grandchildren: Andrew of East Lyme, CT, Christina and her wife Alyssa of Providence, RI, Melissa of Worcester, MA, and Thomas of Brooklyn, NY. For over forty years Margaret managed Thornfield Hall in Thompson, a unique home for special needs women, known throughout the state as a truly wonderful residence for all those who lived or worked there. Margaret’s concern was always for others, family, friends, employees or total strangers in other countries to whom she contributed so generously. Margaret will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Calling Hours will be Sunday, March 5, 2017 from 3:00 to 7:00 pm at the Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam, CT. A Funeral Service will be Monday, March 6 at 10:00 am at the Putnam Baptist Church, 170 Church Street, Putnam, CT. Burial will take place Tuesday, March 7 at 11:00 am at the family plot in Mount Auburn Cemetery, 580 Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make a memorial gift to the charity of one’s choice. www.smithandwalkerfh.com