Peacefully, surrounded by family, at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Wednesday, December 15, 2010, of Major James Emmett Ayers (Veteran of Second World War, Korean War and U.N. Peacekeeping) of Charlottetown, age 85 years.
Beloved husband of Anita Hennessey-Ayers (nee Miller), and the late Eileen Ayers (nee Walsh). Dear father of David (Iris) Ayers, Leonard (Barb) Ayers, and Anne Gallant. He will be lovingly remembered by seven grandchildren, Sam Ayers, Zac and Jesse Ayers, Matthew, Laura, Timmy and Kirk Gallant, step-children Bonnie (Bob) Brammer, Monty (Kim) Hennessey, Dr. Rob (Florence) Hennessey, Tim (Cindy) Hennessey, Mike (Estelle) Hennessey, and twelve step-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Isabel (nee Goodwin) Ayers; sons, Wayne and Charles Ayers; brothers, Bert, Pat and Fr. Leonard Ayers; sisters, Elwin MacDonald and Pearl MacLellan.
Resting at the Hennessey Funeral Home until 9:45 Saturday morning, then to the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer for funeral mass at 10 a.m. Interment to follow in the family plot at the Roman Catholic Cemetery. Visiting hours on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or Catholic Family Services Bureau.
Members of Branch #1 of the Royal Canadian Legion will hold a Veteran's Tribute Service at the funeral home on Friday at 6:45 p.m.
Members of the Knights of Columbus will hold a prayer service at the funeral home on Friday at 9 p.m.
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