Lynn E. Ayres of Granville Summit, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at the Cornerstone Personal Care Home in New Tripoli, PA surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of the late Louise E. (Bristol) Ayres who passed away on November 7, 2013. The couple married June 18, 1949 and had 64 wonderful years together.
Lynn was born on June 14, 1928 in Johnson City, NY, son of the late Arthur and Mary (Harris) Ayres. He was a 1946 graduate of Troy High School. Lynn farmed, was a part-time police officer, a sheriff’s deputy, and tax collector. In 1988 Lynn became Magistrate of Bradford County District Court 42-3-1 until his retirement ten years later. He was a life member of the Windfall United Methodist Church, was a Trustee, Superintendent, was on the cemetery board, and helped with the building of the Windfall parsonage. Lynn enjoyed hunting and spending time with family and friends. Lynn is survived by his children: Calvin (Sandra) Ayres of New Tripoli, PA and Nancy (Gary) Earle of Reading, PA, his grandsons: Christopher (Megan) Earle, Michael (Erin) Earle, Bradley (Laura) Ayres, Mark Ayres and Scott Ayres, great grandchildren: Molly Earle, Sarah Earle, Jonathan Earle, Conner Earle, Zoey Ayres, and Ashlynn Earle; brother-in-law Clyde (Marilyn) Bristol of Kansas; sister-in-law Lucille (Herb) Mallory, Marion, PA, along with several nieces and nephews.
Lynn was born on June 14, 1928 in Johnson City, NY, son of the late Arthur and Mary (Harris) Ayres. He was a 1946 graduate of Troy High School. Lynn farmed, was a part-time police officer, a sheriff’s deputy, and tax collector. In 1988 Lynn became Magistrate of Bradford County District Court 42-3-1 until his retirement ten years later. He was a life member of the Windfall United Methodist Church, was a Trustee, Superintendent, was on the cemetery board, and helped with the building of the Windfall parsonage. Lynn enjoyed hunting and spending time with family and friends. Lynn is survived by his children: Calvin (Sandra) Ayres of New Tripoli, PA and Nancy (Gary) Earle of Reading, PA, his grandsons: Christopher (Megan) Earle, Michael (Erin) Earle, Bradley (Laura) Ayres, Mark Ayres and Scott Ayres, great grandchildren: Molly Earle, Sarah Earle, Jonathan Earle, Conner Earle, Zoey Ayres, and Ashlynn Earle; brother-in-law Clyde (Marilyn) Bristol of Kansas; sister-in-law Lucille (Herb) Mallory, Marion, PA, along with several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Louise, and his brother Robert A. Ayres.
Funeral was held July 24 at the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. Troy, with burial following in Windfall Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Lynn’s memory to the Windfall United Methodist Church or to the Windfall Cemetery Association c/o Carla Packard P.O. Box 33 Granville Summit, PA 16926.
Funeral was held July 24 at the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. Troy, with burial following in Windfall Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Lynn’s memory to the Windfall United Methodist Church or to the Windfall Cemetery Association c/o Carla Packard P.O. Box 33 Granville Summit, PA 16926.
