PAYNE, Earle James Peacefully at Westmount Gardens, London, ON, on Friday September 29, 2017 in his 94th year. Beloved husband of Barbara Payne of London, ON for 69 years. Dear father of Lynda Wilson (Peter) of London, ON, Maureen Garner of Ann Arbor, MI, Marilyn Payne of Richmond, BC and Lisa Payne of London, England. Loving grandfather of Courtney Wilson (John) of Cambridge, ON, Jeffrey Wilson (Candice) of White Rock, BC, Kyle Garner (Mimi) of Chicago, IL and Sarah Garner of Brooklyn, NY. Great-grandfather of Benjamin Wilson. Brother of Donald Payne (Doreen) of Winnipeg, MB. Predeceased by brother Robert Payne (Margaret). Born and raised in Winnipeg, Earle proudly served as a Flying Officer with Squadron 435 of the Royal Canadian Air Force. He enjoyed a long career as an executive in the food industry in Winnipeg, Toronto and Vancouver. Cremation has taken place. A family graveside service will be held at a later date. Expressions of sympathy or donations (Mission Services) would be appreciated and may be made through London Cremation Services, 519-672-0459, or online at londoncremation.com