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Gregory Howard Payne

Hampton, CT

February 27, 1954 - December 7, 2019

Feb 27, 1954 - Dec 7, 2019

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Gregory Howard Payne, 65, passed away at his home in Hampton, CT on December 7 after an illness. He was born on February 27 1954 in Providence. He was the son of the late Howard F. Payne and Ruth O. (Grant) Payne. He is survived by his daughters, Dessa Cambio of North Scituate, RI and Jesse Payne of Killingly, CT and his partner Shelley Bertell of Hampton, CT. He also leaves a sister, Mary-Ruth Duquette (Henry) of Lexington, NC, his former wife, Linda Payne of Warwick, RI and two grandsons, Rocco and Mac Cambio.

Greg was a gifted artist, graduating from Swain School of Design with a degree in printmaking. For most of his career he worked as a printer. He was also a talented musician, especially on the guitar, drums, and banjo.

He was a member of Elisha Dyer Camp 7 of The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War serving three terms as Camp Commander. He was especially proud of the school programs he conducted which demonstrated the daily life of ordinary Civil War soldiers. He also participated in Civil War living history events.

The family will receive relatives and friends on Sunday, December 15 at the Sprague Mansion, 1351 Cranston St. Cranston RI from 1-3 pm followed by a brief memorial.

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