On Friday, March 1, 2002 of Washington, D.C. Beloved husband of Donna L. Ayers; father of Austin A. and Alison Ayers; son of Robert W. and the late Genevieve S. Ayers; brother of Arpita and Clifford Ayers. Friends may call at JOSEPH GAWLER'S SONS, 5130 Wisconsin Ave., N.W. (at Harrison St.), on Monday, March 4, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Western Ave. and Quesada St. N.W., on Tuesday, March 5, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the scholarship fund at Gonzaga College High School, 19 Eye St. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001.
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Scott, Margaret, Matt & Kenny Smith
March 4, 2002
Dear Donna and Austin,
We are so sorry to learn of the loss of Bob. He was a great guy, and will be missed by all of us. We are thinking of you, and are prayers are with you. Please know that we are here if there is anything that you need help with. Hope to see you soon. Good luck and God Bless.
The Smiths
German Paraud
March 4, 2002
Thinking very much about your family.
The Gehrke/Roske Family
March 3, 2002
Austin, what ever we can do, just ask?
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