AYRES, Wayne Billie (July 31, 1955 – November 22, 2021) –
It is with heavy hearts, we the Ayres family announce the unexpected, but peaceful passing of our much-loved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, Wayne Billie Ayres, of Cultus, at the L.H.S.C. – Victoria Campus, London, on November 22, 2021, at the age of 66. Born in Tillsonburg to the late Wm. George Ayres (2016) and to the late former Rowena (Avey) Ayres (2001). Many will remember Wayne for his 29 years of dedicated sole proprietorship of the Cultus General Store, alongside his wife Linda. Wayne enjoyed the social aspect of his business, welcoming many friends and customers alike over the years. Sadly, he was poised to retire in just a few short days, marked by the sale of the business to another family.
Wayne was the loving and devoted husband of 42 wonderful years to Linda M. (nee Harvey) Ayres, of Cultus, and was the dedicated father, father-in-law, and grandfather to: David Ayres (Susan), of Dorchester and children Morgan Leonard, Hannah Freer, Zachary Ayres; Shannon (Jon Bernardo), of Nova Scotia and their child Kaden Bernardo. Also survived by his caring father-in-law Morley Harvey, of Tillsonburg (late Marian Harvey, 2013) and family, (Ron, Brian (Wendy) and Lois and families), and by his brother George Jr. (Barb) and family.
In keeping with Wayne’s expressed wishes, cremation has taken place. All who knew Wayne are invited to attend an ‘open house’ on Saturday, December 4th, 2021 (times to be announced soon), at the Cultus General Store (704 Concession Rd 6 ENR, Clear Creek, ON N0E 1C0) – previously scheduled to be Wayne’s retirement farewell event. A later graveside service will be held in the Tillsonburg Cemetery. At Wayne’s online tribute page at www.verhoevefuneralhomes.com, all are invited to share fond memories, favourite photos, send flowers or contribute memorial donations to the “East Elgin Community Assistance Program” (memo line: Family Central), all of which would be gratefully acknowledged by the Ayres family. The Maurice J. Verhoeve Funeral Homes- Burial and Cremation Services Inc., 262 Broadway, Tillsonburg (519-842-4238), has been entrusted with all arrangements, with confidence.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Wayne B Ayres November 22nd 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Tillsonburg, Province: Ontario