Robert "Bobby" James Payne

Robert “Bobby” J. Payne, 82, of Bristol passed away on June 5, 2022 at home.  He was the husband of Maria (Santos) Payne.  

Born in Providence, he was the son of the late James and Lillian (Andrade) Payne.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons Robert J. Payne Jr., and his wife Elizabeth of Alabama; Michael Payne of Warren; and Allen Payne of Bristol.  He was the grandfather of Natasha Munford, Cynthia Payne, Zack Ribeiro, Justin Ribeiro and Evan Payne and great grandfather of Stella Payne, Dalhia Munford, Weston Ribeiro, Wyatt Ribeiro and Abby Ribeiro.  He was the brother of Katherine “Kitty” Stevens, Manuel Andrade and the late Frank “Sonny” Andrade, Joanne Andrade, C.C. Andrade and Rosemary Andrade.

Mr. Payne was educated in Bristol and employed by the Bristol Public Works Department as well as Stop & Shop before retiring.

His funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 8th, 9 AM at the George Lima Funeral Home 367 High Street with a Prayer Service beginning at 10:30 AM.  Burial will follow in North Burial Ground.

Calling hours are Tuesday 5–8 PM.

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