ORRINGTON - Burt Payson, 84 , passed away August 28,2023 at a Bangor hospital. He was one of 11 children born to Erlon and Louise Payson of Belfast, Maine.
Burt was a born educator, graduating with a BS degree and MS degree in Education and Guidance from the University of Maine in Orono. While working and earning his degrees, he also participated with the UMO baseball team. Also, Burt was involved with several community organizations.
Burt took his love of working with kids and giving back to his community serving multiple positions at Beal College, Belfast Area High School and Hampden Academy. Always, his family and his students were his number one priority.
In addition to his parents, Burt was predeceased by his son, B. Dennis Payson Jr., and two grandsons, Benjamin David Payson, and John Joseph Payson. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Fran; his daughter-in-law/daughter, Victoria; son, Timothy and his wife, Cathie; son, Anthony and his partner, Natasha. He also leaves behind 9 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
There are not enough words to express the loss of our husband, father, brother, uncle, grampy and great grampy. During his life, he touched so many with his specialness.
The family invites relatives and friends to share in a celebration of Burt’s Life with conversation and refreshments 1 to 3pm, Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at the Family Reception Center of Brookings-Smith, 163 Center Street, Bangor. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to a scholarship fund, at Hampden Academy in keeping with Burt’s spirit. Donations can be sent to @Becky-Moore-1803 or bmoore@rsu22. Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com.
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Burt was a born educator, graduating with a BS degree and MS degree in Education and Guidance from the University of Maine in Orono. While working and earning his degrees, he also participated with the UMO baseball team. Also, Burt was involved with several community organizations.
Burt took his love of working with kids and giving back to his community serving multiple positions at Beal College, Belfast Area High School and Hampden Academy. Always, his family and his students were his number one priority.
In addition to his parents, Burt was predeceased by his son, B. Dennis Payson Jr., and two grandsons, Benjamin David Payson, and John Joseph Payson. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Fran; his daughter-in-law/daughter, Victoria; son, Timothy and his wife, Cathie; son, Anthony and his partner, Natasha. He also leaves behind 9 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
There are not enough words to express the loss of our husband, father, brother, uncle, grampy and great grampy. During his life, he touched so many with his specialness.
The family invites relatives and friends to share in a celebration of Burt’s Life with conversation and refreshments 1 to 3pm, Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at the Family Reception Center of Brookings-Smith, 163 Center Street, Bangor. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to a scholarship fund, at Hampden Academy in keeping with Burt’s spirit. Donations can be sent to @Becky-Moore-1803 or bmoore@rsu22. Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com.
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