AYRES, Oscar
On the evening of Saturday, May 21, 2005, well known Canton resident Oscar Alvin Lanier Ayres passed away at Troy Community Hospital. He was 82 years of age. Born in Gillett on May 24, 1922, he was the son of Mark L. Ayres and Sophia Elizabeth Holcomb Ayres. He grew up in Canton and graduated from Canton High School with the Class of 1940. On Oct.30,1942, Mr. Ayres enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving in the Philippines. After the war he returned to his family in Canton. He farmed, delivered milk door to door for George Harkness, and worked as an auto mechanic at the garages of John Keltz and George Crain. Eventually he secured a position as a machinist at Schrader Bellows (Pneumatic Division of North America), retiring 30 years later as plant superintendent. Lanier was a charter member of the Canton Lions Club and was honored along with his fellow charter members at the club's 50th anniversary on Sept. 15, 2004. He enjoyed dining at the Wheel Inn Club and took pride in the achievements of his family. He took pleasure in spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grand-children.He also enjoyed family barbecues and spending time at his cabin on Armenia Mountain. Mr. Ayres made it one of his missions in life to help keep his mountain free of debris and an enjoyable place for all. He also enjoyed wintering in Florida and was active in the American Legion in Ft.Mead as well as the Canton VFW Post No. 714.
Of paramount importance was his faith in the Lord and he was an active member of the Ward United Methodist Church. Mr Ayres is survived by his wife of 62 years, the former Helen Crandle, at home; his son, Lanier D."Bud" (and Dorothy)Ayres of Monroeton; his daughters, Kay (and Dick) Porter of Canton, Ann (and Tom) Carl of Leroy, Connie(and Bill) Spencer of Granville Summit,and Sue (and Dan) Bastion of Troy; sisters-in-law LaRene Ayres, Margie (and Max) Thomas, and Phyllis (and Dennis) Arnold; a brother-in-law, LaRue (and Joannie) Crandle; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and his beloved dog, Becky, who was his constant companion. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Donald L. Ayres; great-grandaughter Kirsten Elizabeth Ostrander; and infant granddaughters Baby Girl Spencer, on Oct.16, 1963, and Heidi Maria Spencer, on Oct. 6,1969. Calling hours will be Tuesday, May 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Morse & Kleese Funeral Home Inc., 40 N. Center St., Canton. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday with Pastor Dean A. Walrath officiating. There will be a time of visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Windfall Cemetery, where Canton Post No. 714 will accord military honors.
On the evening of Saturday, May 21, 2005, well known Canton resident Oscar Alvin Lanier Ayres passed away at Troy Community Hospital. He was 82 years of age. Born in Gillett on May 24, 1922, he was the son of Mark L. Ayres and Sophia Elizabeth Holcomb Ayres. He grew up in Canton and graduated from Canton High School with the Class of 1940. On Oct.30,1942, Mr. Ayres enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving in the Philippines. After the war he returned to his family in Canton. He farmed, delivered milk door to door for George Harkness, and worked as an auto mechanic at the garages of John Keltz and George Crain. Eventually he secured a position as a machinist at Schrader Bellows (Pneumatic Division of North America), retiring 30 years later as plant superintendent. Lanier was a charter member of the Canton Lions Club and was honored along with his fellow charter members at the club's 50th anniversary on Sept. 15, 2004. He enjoyed dining at the Wheel Inn Club and took pride in the achievements of his family. He took pleasure in spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grand-children.He also enjoyed family barbecues and spending time at his cabin on Armenia Mountain. Mr. Ayres made it one of his missions in life to help keep his mountain free of debris and an enjoyable place for all. He also enjoyed wintering in Florida and was active in the American Legion in Ft.Mead as well as the Canton VFW Post No. 714.
Of paramount importance was his faith in the Lord and he was an active member of the Ward United Methodist Church. Mr Ayres is survived by his wife of 62 years, the former Helen Crandle, at home; his son, Lanier D."Bud" (and Dorothy)Ayres of Monroeton; his daughters, Kay (and Dick) Porter of Canton, Ann (and Tom) Carl of Leroy, Connie(and Bill) Spencer of Granville Summit,and Sue (and Dan) Bastion of Troy; sisters-in-law LaRene Ayres, Margie (and Max) Thomas, and Phyllis (and Dennis) Arnold; a brother-in-law, LaRue (and Joannie) Crandle; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and his beloved dog, Becky, who was his constant companion. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Donald L. Ayres; great-grandaughter Kirsten Elizabeth Ostrander; and infant granddaughters Baby Girl Spencer, on Oct.16, 1963, and Heidi Maria Spencer, on Oct. 6,1969. Calling hours will be Tuesday, May 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Morse & Kleese Funeral Home Inc., 40 N. Center St., Canton. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday with Pastor Dean A. Walrath officiating. There will be a time of visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Windfall Cemetery, where Canton Post No. 714 will accord military honors.
AYRES, Oscar
On the evening of Saturday, May 21, 2005, well known Canton resident Oscar Alvin Lanier Ayres passed away at Troy Community Hospital. He was 82 years of age. Born in Gillett on May 24, 1922, he was the son of Mark L. Ayres and Sophia Elizabeth Holcomb Ayres. He grew up in Canton and graduated from Canton High School with the Class of 1940. On Oct.30,1942, Mr. Ayres enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving in the Philippines. After the war he returned to his family in Canton. He farmed, delivered milk door to door for George Harkness, and worked as an auto mechanic at the garages of John Keltz and George Crain. Eventually he secured a position as a machinist at Schrader Bellows (Pneumatic Division of North America), retiring 30 years later as plant superintendent. Lanier was a charter member of the Canton Lions Club and was honored along with his fellow charter members at the club's 50th anniversary on Sept. 15, 2004. He enjoyed dining at the Wheel Inn Club and took pride in the achievements of his family. He took pleasure in spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grand-children.He also enjoyed family barbecues and spending time at his cabin on Armenia Mountain. Mr. Ayres made it one of his missions in life to help keep his mountain free of debris and an enjoyable place for all. He also enjoyed wintering in Florida and was active in the American Legion in Ft.Mead as well as the Canton VFW Post No. 714.
Of paramount importance was his faith in the Lord and he was an active member of the Ward United Methodist Church. Mr Ayres is survived by his wife of 62 years, the former Helen Crandle, at home; his son, Lanier D."Bud" (and Dorothy)Ayres of Monroeton; his daughters, Kay (and Dick) Porter of Canton, Ann (and Tom) Carl of Leroy, Connie(and Bill) Spencer of Granville Summit,and Sue (and Dan) Bastion of Troy; sisters-in-law LaRene Ayres, Margie (and Max) Thomas, and Phyllis (and Dennis) Arnold; a brother-in-law, LaRue (and Joannie) Crandle; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and his beloved dog, Becky, who was his constant companion. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Donald L. Ayres; great-grandaughter Kirsten Elizabeth Ostrander; and infant granddaughters Baby Girl Spencer, on Oct.16, 1963, and Heidi Maria Spencer, on Oct. 6,1969. Calling hours will be Tuesday, May 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Morse & Kleese Funeral Home Inc., 40 N. Center St., Canton. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday with Pastor Dean A. Walrath officiating. There will be a time of visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Windfall Cemetery, where Canton Post No. 714 will accord military honors.
On the evening of Saturday, May 21, 2005, well known Canton resident Oscar Alvin Lanier Ayres passed away at Troy Community Hospital. He was 82 years of age. Born in Gillett on May 24, 1922, he was the son of Mark L. Ayres and Sophia Elizabeth Holcomb Ayres. He grew up in Canton and graduated from Canton High School with the Class of 1940. On Oct.30,1942, Mr. Ayres enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving in the Philippines. After the war he returned to his family in Canton. He farmed, delivered milk door to door for George Harkness, and worked as an auto mechanic at the garages of John Keltz and George Crain. Eventually he secured a position as a machinist at Schrader Bellows (Pneumatic Division of North America), retiring 30 years later as plant superintendent. Lanier was a charter member of the Canton Lions Club and was honored along with his fellow charter members at the club's 50th anniversary on Sept. 15, 2004. He enjoyed dining at the Wheel Inn Club and took pride in the achievements of his family. He took pleasure in spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grand-children.He also enjoyed family barbecues and spending time at his cabin on Armenia Mountain. Mr. Ayres made it one of his missions in life to help keep his mountain free of debris and an enjoyable place for all. He also enjoyed wintering in Florida and was active in the American Legion in Ft.Mead as well as the Canton VFW Post No. 714.
Of paramount importance was his faith in the Lord and he was an active member of the Ward United Methodist Church. Mr Ayres is survived by his wife of 62 years, the former Helen Crandle, at home; his son, Lanier D."Bud" (and Dorothy)Ayres of Monroeton; his daughters, Kay (and Dick) Porter of Canton, Ann (and Tom) Carl of Leroy, Connie(and Bill) Spencer of Granville Summit,and Sue (and Dan) Bastion of Troy; sisters-in-law LaRene Ayres, Margie (and Max) Thomas, and Phyllis (and Dennis) Arnold; a brother-in-law, LaRue (and Joannie) Crandle; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and his beloved dog, Becky, who was his constant companion. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Donald L. Ayres; great-grandaughter Kirsten Elizabeth Ostrander; and infant granddaughters Baby Girl Spencer, on Oct.16, 1963, and Heidi Maria Spencer, on Oct. 6,1969. Calling hours will be Tuesday, May 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Morse & Kleese Funeral Home Inc., 40 N. Center St., Canton. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday with Pastor Dean A. Walrath officiating. There will be a time of visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Windfall Cemetery, where Canton Post No. 714 will accord military honors.
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