Wayne Bruce Ayers

Wayne Ayers Obituary

Wayne Bruce Ayers 1952 - 2011 Chappell Hill, TX - Wayne Ayers, 58, of Chappell Hill Texas (formerly of Abington CT) died unexpectedly last week at his home in Chappell Hill Texas. He was born November 5, 1952 in Putnam, the son of Shirley F. Ayers of Pomfret Center and the late John R. Ayers. He was married to Kathleen Mary (Kane) Ayers; she predeceased him on August 5, 2010. Wayne was an accomplished Folk Art artist and owner of Wayne Ayers Folk Art. He created decorative pieces in the style of the 18th and 19th centuries and was well known for his craft throughout the United States. He was also a master stone mason working at that craft for more than thirty-seven years specializing in restoration and recreations of 18th and 19th century chimneys, fireplaces and New England stone walls. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a son, daughter-in-law and grandson, Allan Ayers and Dr. Lisa Eaton and Brendan Ayers of Ellington, stepson, Jonathan (Alyson Bryant) Clayton of Florida, four step-grandchildren, two brothers, Ronald Ayers and Douglas (Linda) Ayers of Glastonbury and five sisters, Lynda (Robert) Blackmar of Putnam, Susan Ayers of Manchester, Nancy (Bruce) Wendus of Pomfret Center, Elaine Ayers and Patricia (Daniel) Cream of Texas, he is also survived by his former wife and life-long friend, Ghislaine (Jess) Palo, as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to a charity of donor's choice. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the Abington Congregational Church, Route 97, (Abington section) Pomfret Center, CT. A private burial will be held at the convenience of the family.

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Published by Norwich Bulletin on Jul. 15, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Wayne Ayers

11 Entries

Margaret McCarthy

July 9, 2021

To Wayne´s family, I can´t believe it´s been ten years. I want you to know that we think of Wayne often as we drive around the Brenham area, past the store that sold his gavels and the Round Top venue where we first met him and purchased one of his weather vanes. We have and cherish many of his folk art pieces. Wayne was a fine man and we still feel the loss. He will never be forgotten.

Margaret McCarthy

August 7, 2011

Deepest sympathy to Wayne's family. We live not far from Wayne's handmade house in TX and were friends and great admirers of his work. What a talented, warm and charming man he was, and a true artist. He will be remembered.

david smith

July 25, 2011

Peace to you my friend - and to your family.

July 20, 2011

Many of his Friends here in Texas will miss Wayne greatly. We are saddened by his passing. We are just now learning about it.
Our prayers are with his family.
Kim Barrett, Bellville, TX

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July 20, 2011

Many of his freinds here in Texas will miss him greatly. We are just now learning of his passing.
Kim Barrett, Bellville TX

Wendy Jolly Ciparelli

July 19, 2011

My condolences and prayers go out to the family. It was great seeing Wayne at the PHS Reunion last year. We had a photo taken of the 5 of us from Pomfret. It was a wonderful time and a wonderful memory to have of him.

Skip Ayers

July 17, 2011

Condolences and prayers to family. I remember good times growing up, especially the Wayne-Mike vs Ronnie-Skip waffle balls games, building our own baseball fields, Little League, fishing, even weeding the John Ayers family veggie garden. May the loving hand of God, the Father, comfort you during this time of loss. Cousin Skip

Gary Turenne

July 16, 2011

Hi to all of Waynes friends and family, i wish i would have heard sooner and am very sorry for your loss. Wayne was a great person and friend. As i am sure you will hear many stories about your father, I speak of him often as the best mason i have ever met, his ideas that he taught me i still use today. for those of you that ever had the pleasure of working with this man he was truely talented . I stiil remeber one day at work; I was trying to do things my way and wayne and i argued about all day so hear we are argueing all day and we are rideing home no one saying a thing when we go by an icecream stand and wayne says so you want an icecream so hear we are eating ice cream and laughing about the days work. we ate a lot of ice cream that summer.. lol What a great man you should be proud sorry for your loss. Gary Turenne

Jim & Barbara Irwin

July 16, 2011

We were shocked and saddened at hearing the news last week. So many antique dealers and friends of Wayne are truly sorry for your/our loss.

Wayne was truly an artist and overall good person, and we sincerely liked him and will remember him fondly. We will also miss him and his folk art at the shows.

Blessings to you and the rest of his/your family.

Donna Ayers-LaPointe

July 16, 2011

Aunt Shirley, Susan, Nancy, Patty, Doug - I am so sorry to learn of Wayne's passing. I have many childhood memories but especially enjoyed our backyard volleyball games when Wayne first met Kathy. I am very sorry for your loss. Aunt Shirley I know you lost not only a son but your favorite "Scrabble" player.

July 15, 2011

Susan, thank you for getting in touch with me.I am sorry I did not know Wayne better, but the man I did know was a very talented, kind and warm person. My condolences to your family.
Ann Williams

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