Arthur G. Ayres, 90, of Kenosha passed away Thursday, June 30th at Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie.Born in Leicester, England August 18th, 1920, the son of the late Arthur and Alice (Solomon) Ayres. He was educated in the schools of England before coming to Ripon, WI in 1952 to make his home. He became a naturalized citizen in Fond du Lac on December 12th, 1958. In 1988 he moved to Kenosha.During World War II he served in the Royal Air Force in England from August of 1940 until his honorable discharge on December 26th, 1945.In 1943 in London, England he married Ethel (Sally) Jones. She preceded him in death.For over 27 years he worked as a painter at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, retiring in 1982 as Supervisor of Painters.Surviving are his five children; Jacqueline Lefeber, Kenosha ; Roger Ayres, Kenosha; James (Bonita) Ayres, Kenosha; Robert (Jeanne) Ayres, Oak Creek, WI; Richard (Cheryl) Ayres, Bristol, TN; his six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his three sisters; Rose, Betty and Alice.A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, July 5th at Proko Funeral Home at 12:00 Noon. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the services at Proko Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials to Hospice House would be appreciated.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th St. Ph: 262 654-3533Visit Arthur’s Online Memorial Book At:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Carol Hanson Pollnac
July 4, 2011
Dear Ayers family, My condolences on the passing of your dad. The memory of him and your mom that comes to mind was of them taking the little boys out to the fairgrounds to run off steam by running around the track. It always makes me smile. Jackie and I went to school together so mostly I remember her and Roger and their loving household. Hugs to all, Carol Hanson Pollnac
Larry & Jackie Secord
July 3, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to Art's Family
Joan and Bob Lesko
July 3, 2011
Prayers and Sympathy to the Ayres Family. We know Jim and Bonita from our Kenosha HOG Chapter, we also know Jim when he was at Piggly Wiggly.Bob and Joan LeskoKenosha HOG Chapter
clare herro
July 3, 2011
dear family,please accept my condolences on your beloved dad. Many years ago, probably, 30-35 I took wall paper hanging class from him at St. Agnes. He was a delight! I went on to wall paper a lot in my own home, and also helped many friends. God bless you all. sincerely, clare herro
John Stepp
July 3, 2011
Our deepest condolences on your lost. John Stepp and family.
Jo Ann Brown
June 30, 2011
I will miss Arthur very much. It was very important to him that he be a good father to his children, as he did not have that for himself. He loved his family and he loved life. May he rest in eternal peace.