August 30, 1932 ~ December 5, 2019
Bill Ayres passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at the age of 87 at the Lac du Bonnet Personal Care Home.
Bill is survived by his loving wife Beverley of 62 years, daughter Joanne (Ed), son Eric (Heather), grandchildren Ken (Tess), Josh, Calvin (Keely), Carly (Colin), Ryan and many grandpets.
Bill loved spending time at home in Pinawa, at the family cottage in Falcon Lake and their winter home in Mesa, Arizona. He enjoyed sports, especially watching his grandchildren and all of their activities.
As per Bill’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no formal services will be held.
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Dennis & Rosalie
Our deepest sympathies go out to the family. Dennis & Rosalie
Dennis Stanley
Hey Eric Sorry for your loss,I have lots of fond memories of your Dad
Alvin Klapprat
So-long Bill. Glad I stopped in to see him a couple times this fall.
doreen backer
our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Bud Biddiscombe
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. He was a good friend and boss. We will all miss his happy face and good humour. Go with God my friend.
Howard Vanstone
Bill was a special in law to my sister and our family. Bright smile, eyes sparkling and a heart full of love for his family and community. He always made us feel welcome when we visited. He will be missed and remembered fondly always. Thank you Bill for giving yourself and your values to the next generations. Praying for family comfort at this time. We love you all. Glenys Howard Terra and Bronwyn Vanstone xoxo
Karen Wolowich
Oh Mrs. Ayres, we are deeply saddened to hear of Mr. Ayres’ passing. We have so many fond memories of the wonderful people on Connaught Place and you and Mr. Ayres were a big part of them. We hope that all the memories you have made there and of the 62 years you had together give you comfort and peace during this very difficult time. God bless you, Joanne, Eric and their families. Love, Karen and Brian Wolowich (nee Randell) and family
Richard and Myrna
Bev, Joanne and family and Eric and family. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you all.
Jack & Sharon Turner
So sorry for your loss Joanne ,Eric and your families. I worked with your Dad in Building 412 for many years. Always enjoyed working with him. He kept things light.
Jay and Bernice Hawton
Our deepest sympathy to the whole family. We wish you strength and peace through this difficult time.
Cindy Litke
Thinking of you Joanne, Eric and families at this difficult time. Your dad was a great person, and he I know he loved his time spent with family, especially the grandkids and all their activities.
Clay Mc Murren
Sorry for your loss Bill was such a nice man and we found that his friend in university was also my friend which was always a topic of conversation. I will treasure his grandpas straight razor unless one of the family wishes to have it . I will miss his talks about almost anything . A true gentleman.
Brenda Morash
Thinking of all your family at this sad time. Brian and Brenda Morash.
Pat Ramsay
Our deepest sympathy to Bev, and Joanne, Eric and families in the passing of your dear husband, father and grandfather. We both have fond memories of Bill going back to the sixties, and I personally had many visits with Bill recently while he was in the hospital. He was a very interesting and special man with a good sense of humor and very easy to be with. Bill’s love for Bev and his family was always evident in our visits. May you experience God’s comfort and peace through this time. Pat and Larry Ramsay
Tom McDougall
Very sad to hear of Bill’s passing. Our condolences to all of the family.
Frances Pulscher
So sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences.
Richard Van Gend
Sorry for your loss, I have fond memories
Kevin Borgford
So sorry for your loss. We will always cherish the memories we had with your family when following the boys around in their sporting events.
Our thoughts are with you.
Kevin and Dawn Borgford and family
Dennis and Anne Smith
Our deepest sympathies to Bev, Joanne and family, and Eric and family in the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather – thinking of you at this difficult time.
Larry Gauthier
Bill was a great guy; likeable, even tempered, good sense of humour, never took himself or anyone else too seriously. He will be missed by many.
My most sincere condolences to Bev, Eric, Joanne and their families.
John Trueman
Beverly,
We extend our deepest condolences to you and your family. We have lots of fond memories of Bill and being neighbours for the last 16 years.
John and Helena Trueman
Tracy Huguet
Joanne, Eric and all of your family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. When Mom and I saw your Dad in the Pinawa hospital, Mom was so happy to see him, exclaiming, “There’s Bill Ayres.” They conversed, and it was nice to see your Dad, and listen to them visit.
My sincere condolences and prayers for all of you during this difficult time.
Much love,
Tracy Huguet(nee Walters)
Jolyne Moffatt
Just wanted to offer my condolences. There are lots of good memories from us growing up on Connaught Place, and having such good neighbours.
Warm regards,
Jolyne Moffatt
BERNA Klassen
Dear Joanne, Ed, and sons,
Condolences from Uncle Ben and Aunt Linda, and the rest of us in Steinbach. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Cathryn Biggar Rees
Dear Joanne and Eric
The phone is disconnected and my email came back.
I had a good talk with your dad this time last year. He was talking about his health and Bev’s.
My Bill and I had some nice visits at Falcon Lake on our drives out west.
I will forward the obituary to cousins Jon and Brock Stables (Aunt Esther’s sons) in WA.
I have lost touch with the other cousins.
This is a terrible loss for you and your families. Bev and Bill were great parents and grandparents.
My information is unchanged. We are a few years younger and still fine.
Love to you all,
Cathryn
Joan & Dale Lidfors
Bev, Joanne, Eric & Family
Our family has many fond memories of our years spent together at Christmas with the three families including the Dmyrriws, also golfing, playing bridge and suppers together throughout the year.Your dad was special and had a good sense of humour. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Joan, Dale & family