Robert Kendall Payson

Condolences

Ted Mirvis writes,
To Bob's family, I met Bob through legal cases when I was a young lawyer at Wachtell Lipton in NY, and then through golf. Bob invited me to PVGC when I was just starting to play about 30 odd years ago, and I can still remember every hole and Bob's encouragement. I was then lucky to keep up with Bob over many years. Bob was a founding member of the Yom Kippur Open, and joined in the tournament for many years. I'll always remember Bob for his kind manner -- a true gentleman. I never heard an unkind word from him about anything or anyone. I hope that you find comfort over time in many good memories, and in the certain knowledge that Bob loved his family above all else. Best, Ted
03/07/2023 10:51 am
Helen Leounes lit a candle and writes,
I am so sorry to learn of Bob’s passing. He was a wonderful friend since our childhood. May his memory be eternal!
03/08/2023 08:52 am
Bart Hendrickx lit a candle and writes,
Last week, we had to say goodbye to a great man. I was privileged and proud to call him Dad for almost forty years and to our kids he was Dawee. Next to a loving father figure, he was a great influence for good in my life and gave it unexpected direction. We did not see eye to eye on politics but inspire and make you think he did. He will always be in our hearts. Rest in peace Dad. Bart and Lut and kids
03/09/2023 02:11 pm
Roland Severijns lit a candle and writes,
Dear Mom, dear Judy It’s been such a long time since we last met each other in Belgium at Bart en Lut’s. We indeed still share a mutual godchild, our beautiful Sam. And we’ve always had a kind of mutual understanding even without speaking. Bart and Lut told me of the way you had to lose a faithful and lifelong husband and friend. We’re sorry that Dad is no longer with us. This message to let you know that in our hearts and thoughts we are with you and that we think of you and wish you all the courage and strength to go on, surrounded by family and friends. Yours Roland Severijns
03/13/2023 05:47 am
Toby Hendrickx lit a candle and writes,
Some knew him as Bob, or Dad, but to my brothers and me, he was and will always be Dawee. Living in the U.S. as kids, Dawee was just as much a granddad for us as our grandparents in Belgium. He is part of the fondest memories of my childhood. He would make the three of us giggle and scream with joy by making faces, tickling us or playing “got your nose”. Being allowed to sit next to Dawee at the table or in the couch was the greatest privilege possible to us. On our frequent trips up to Wilmington we would look forward to playing pool with Dawee, and on the many trips to Avalon we would always love spending time with him in the den – usually watching golf – while he would try to explain to us kids the difference between a bogey and a birdie. To the whole family, but especially to Nanny: I’m very sorry for your loss and I’m keeping you in my thoughts. I’m incredibly grateful that Dawee was a part of my life, and that I have such warm memories of him that I will cherish forever. He’ll always be in my heart. I’ll miss you Dawee, wherever you are, I hope you rest in peace. Love, Toby
03/13/2023 03:02 pm
Aiden Hendrickx lit a candle and writes,
Growing up in the States, away from our Belgian family, Nanny and Dawee (or Bob and Judy, as most people know them) were real grandparents to us. Even though I was only seven years old when we moved away, the countless trips to Avalon and Wilmington are some of my fondest childhood memories. I can still hear Dawee's voice rumbling from his den, yelling "Where's my boy?". I am eternally grateful for the wonderful childhood I was able to have, growing up with a granddad like Dawee. My heart goes out to Nanny, Val, Rob, Peggy and the rest of the family, which I am so proud to be a part of. My life wouldn't be the same without all of you in it. I hope you get to play as much golf as you want up there Dawee, some day I might join you for some lessons. You'll be missed. Love, "Your boy", Aiden
03/15/2023 06:56 am
Cookie Bell McConaghie lit a candle and writes,
I was so sorry to learn of Bob’s passing. I was Bob’s first secretary, assigned to him at Potter Anderson & Corroon in 1965 until I left in 1974 to have my first son. Bob was such a joy to work with and I will always remember him for his kind and gentle demeanor. He was a breath of fresh air in the sometimes stodginess of an old school law firm. Though I haven’t seen him in decades, I will always have wonderful memories of those years we worked together. My sincere condolences to Judy, Valerie, and Robbie. Love and peace to you all.
09/14/2023 08:56 am