David John Payne

David John Payne “DJ”, the son of Deacon Anthony Payne and Ruth Payne, brother to Simon Payne died of natural causes on November 12th, 2019 at the age of 38, from complications arising from his lifelong battle with diabetes.
Born in Singapore on December 2nd, 1980, DJ was proud to be a naturalized United States citizen, a graduate of UCSD with an econometrics degree, a Masters in Oriental Medicine from Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine, San Diego, and had just completed his first year of rotation at LECOM in PA, with the hope to focus on emergency care. DJ was an avid martial artist with a love of Brazilian Jujitsu and JKD. A man with deep compassion, with a strong desire to care for and heal the infirm, surpassed only by his profound intellect, dry wit, love of dogs especially our German Shepherd Lexi, and his love of God, country, and the Orthodox faith.
Visiting hours are from 9 am to 11 am on Friday, November 22nd, with his funeral service to begin at 11 am in St. George’s Orthodox Cathedral, 30 Anna St, Worcester MA. Our beloved son and brother will be laid to rest in Worcester, MA at Hope Cemetery. MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., Worcester is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in David’s name to: Dogs 4 Diabetics, 1647 Willow Pass Rd #157, Concord CA 94520, (925) 246-5785, dogs4diabetics.com.