CONSTANCE AYERS

I met Connie when I was 19 through my husband who worked with her at ARCO. We had great times enjoying the California lifestyle and she was always great fun with lots of personality. One of the smartest people I ever knew, Connie was also the most generous and warm friend. She could do anything, and did 2 Masters together, then back to the East Coast to Law School. With us both living in New York again, we re-engaged and I will always remember her for those years. She was strong, alive,...

I worked for Connie as her secretary for four years in the early 1990s, although we continued to work together at Cravath for many more years. Connie was a lot of fun. She had an eccentric sense of humor, a wonderful laugh, a stellar sense of style, and she was a great cook. Conversation around her dinner table was delightful and I always looked forward to her invitations. Connie's passing saddens me greatly. I will miss her spirit.

Heartfelt condolences to the family. May God give your heart peace and comfort.

Connie served as counsel on many deals I worked on as a banker. She was one of my favorite attorneys and we spent many long hours and all-nighters together in conference rooms. I now wish I had known about her artistic side. So much we could have chatted about. May she rest peacefully.