Antoinette “Ann” M. Payne (nee Di Carlo), loving wife and mother, passed away January 10, 2011, in Houston, TX, where she and her husband, Sheldon of 68 years, resided for the last several years.
Born in Lockport, NY, in 1924, the beloved daughter of Vincenzo and Maria Di Carlo; sister to brothers, Joseph, James, Thomas, Charles and sisters, Florence, Pauline and Josephine, who all predeceased her. Wife of Sheldon and mother of Karen (Glenn) Walker, Wilson, NY, Mary Paula (Durand) Dodge, Webster, TX, Elizabeth (Skip) Garringer, Pasadena, TX, and Joyce (Jerry) Bailey, Friendswood, TX. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and grandchildren. Son, Michael (Carol) Payne, Henrietta, NY, preceded her in death.
Ann and her husband owned and operated a cherry farm on 104 in Gasport, NY, where they had a thriving business for 40 years. They also owned Payne's Charcoal House for 10 years. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family.
A summer memorial service is being planned.
Born in Lockport, NY, in 1924, the beloved daughter of Vincenzo and Maria Di Carlo; sister to brothers, Joseph, James, Thomas, Charles and sisters, Florence, Pauline and Josephine, who all predeceased her. Wife of Sheldon and mother of Karen (Glenn) Walker, Wilson, NY, Mary Paula (Durand) Dodge, Webster, TX, Elizabeth (Skip) Garringer, Pasadena, TX, and Joyce (Jerry) Bailey, Friendswood, TX. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and grandchildren. Son, Michael (Carol) Payne, Henrietta, NY, preceded her in death.
Ann and her husband owned and operated a cherry farm on 104 in Gasport, NY, where they had a thriving business for 40 years. They also owned Payne's Charcoal House for 10 years. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family.
A summer memorial service is being planned.
