Richard H. Ayers

Plaistow, NH: Richard H. Ayers, 92, a resident of Plaistow since 1970, died on May 4, 2016 at his home. Born in Newburyport, MA, son of the late Harold and Nellie (Craig) Ayers, he was raised and educated in Somerville, MA and graduated from Somerville High School. Mr. Ayers served in the United States Navy during World War II from 1942 until his honorable discharge in 1946 and was a recipient of the WWII Victory Medal. Mr. Ayers was employed at Raytheon Company for many years. He was a member of the V.F.W. and enjoyed studying physics and working with video and electronics. He was predeceased by his wife of sixty-three years and the love of his life, Helen M. (Hall) Ayers in 2010, and is survived by a nephew David Ayers and his wife Diane of Salem, MA, a niece, Karen Cummings of Lowell, and a brother, William Ayers of Somerville. There are no calling hours. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Graveside Service with Military Honors for Mr. Ayers on Monday, May 9 at 10:30 a.m. in the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH. Arrangements are under the direction of Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home, 116 Main Street, Plaistow, NH. To leave a message of condolence for the family please visit our website, www.brooksidechapelfh.com.