Michael Edward Ayres

Michael E Ayres - Rochester Cremation

Michael Edward Ayres, age 74, of Penn Yan, New York, passed away at home on April 3, 2024, while under the loving care of his wife Ramona and his daughter Heather.

Memorial Service will be held on April 20th at 3pm

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

1600 State Rt 54

Penn Yan, NY 14527

Memorial Contributions can be made at JW.ORG or The Humane Society of Yates County

Mike was born on July 7, 1949, in Elmira, NY. He graduated from Southside High School in 1968 and acquired his degree at Corning Community College.

Mike had a passion for baseball and was an avid supporter of the NY Yankees.  In his spare time, Mike taught himself to play the guitar and enjoyed composing songs for his family and friends.  Additionally, he had a fondness for antique cars and trucks. And really enjoyed driving his turquoise and white 1963 Ford F100 with his best fur baby Marcy on the seat next to him.

Mike had always been interested in knowing the purpose of life.  In 1978, he prayed to God asking Him for help in finding the answer. He began studying the Bible with Jehovah’s Witnesses and was baptized on November 10, 1979. From that point on, he dedicated his life to sharing his faith with others and helping them to learn Bible truths.

In 1991, Mike met the love of his life, Mona, and the two were married on April 25, 1992. Over the course of nearly 32 years together, they enjoyed extending hospitality, traveling, raising pets, and maintaining their home.

He will be deeply missed by all who knew him and fondly remembered for his kindness, devotion, and unwavering faith.

He is loved and will be dearly missed by his children, Kristen Yodis Ayres, Heather Ayres & Joshua Ayres.  And his grandchildren Ashawna Ayres, Jada Ayres, Ameejah Robinson, Marcus Robinson, Jahzmyn Robinson, Emily Yodis, Aurora Ayres, Joshua Ayres, Arwyn Ayres and Ivy Rose Ayres.

6 Condolences

  1. Heather Ayres on April 11, 2024 at 8:31 am

    My daddy! Not a day will go by I won’t think of you. You will be extremely missed until we meet again.

    • Debbie Barlow on June 30, 2024 at 12:31 am

      May Jehovah be with you.

  2. Debb Daniels on April 11, 2024 at 7:58 pm

    Beautiful sentiments! Wish I have gotten a chance to know him better. Paradise!!!

  3. Eric & Denise Smith on April 12, 2024 at 7:58 am

    We are so sorry for your loss! May Jehovah be with all of you during this time!!

  4. Mark Moon on April 12, 2024 at 10:06 am

    Very sorry about your loss Ramona and your family. Thank you for all you do for us. Mark Moon

  5. Don and Pam Lidberg on April 13, 2024 at 4:41 pm

    Loved Mikes singing…Going on a hayride! He was always humming or singing a tune. He also loved animals the way we do. Look forward to seeing him again soon under happier and healthier circumstances!

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