To Pat, Barbara, Don, Lynn and your families.

Matt, Tarek and I fondly remember the Tadworth and Leatherhead days, your Dad and Mum welcomed us as members of your family, and you were all so kind to us. Those exeat days at your place were fantastic! Scooting down the hill in a home-made go-cart, a photo with one of your Dad’s wolfhounds (I called them donkeys – never seen such big dogs!), chatting away in your kitchen, or just watching TV in the evening. Years later I was so happy your Dad met Christine, he had so many kind things to say to us. Our love to you all at this difficult time.

So fondly remembered by all the Payne family, we were always welcomed into your home and shared many happy times. Best memory? Waiting at Ashtead station for mother and brother returning from Victoria station after a long train journey from Italy, when Donald lowered his window from a passing train shouting "your mother is on the train behind" I was not yet aware of the chaos she had caused at Victoria when, recognizing Donald in a departing train, she has got on and settled with him, forgetting Tony had told her to stay put whilst getting tickets. I can't recall how she still managed to be on the next train but that's probably another story. I bet they are giggling about it together now and finishing off the Marsala. God Bless.

A message to Donald from Bram:

"....in awhile crocodile"

Thank for the Joy of your presence and the twinkle in your eyes....and the goodness of your family!