DAVID ROBERT PAYNE David passed away peacefully at The Royal Blackburn Hospital on Wednesday 10th May, aged 54 years. Devoted husband to Janice, much loved Dad to Alice and Laura, cherished son of Barbara and the late Cecil, brother to Richard, also a dear uncle, brother in law, nephew, cousin and good friend to many. David attended Hazelhurst Primary School, Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School and gained a degree in chemical engineering at Imperial College, London. David worked as an engineer for many years before re-training to become a physics teacher. He has spent the last twelve years teaching at Bury College. His family would like to thank the amazing staff at The Christie and The Royal Blackburn Hospital.
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