Kenard F. "Butch" Ayles Jr.

Kenard F. "Butch" Ayles, Jr., 81, of Pembroke, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at his residence.

Born on March 3, 1941 in Pittsfield, he was the son of the late Kenard F. Ayles, Sr. and Kathryn (Felix) Ayles.

Butch earned his nickname from a young age and it stuck with him throughout his life. He was a graduate of Pittsfield High School and in 1962 married the love of his life, Marie (Bergevin) Ayles with whom he lovingly shared the next 61 years.

Together, they shared a love for the game of golf, raising a family, and later wintering in Aruba and Florida. He proudly served his country in the National Guard and went on to work as a Sales Representative for over 30 years with Lorillard Corp. until his retirement. Even in retirement, Butch never slowed down. He filled his time helping others by mowing lawns, taking part in the Old Home Day events, playing cribbage, and even more golfing as a longtime member of Plausawa Valley Country Club (now Pembroke Pines), but his greatest joy was spending time with his family.

With his quick wit and keen sense of humor he made friends wherever he went. All who were blessed to know him were always treated with a joke and a smile.

He was a 53 year member (Master Mason) of the Corinthian Lodge #82 in Pittsfield.

Butch was raised Baptist but as a 35th wedding anniversary gift to Marie, he decided to join her in the Catholic Faith.

He was a proud resident of Pembroke for over 50 years, serving on the Zoning Board and Building Committee for the Safety Center, as well as the self-proclaimed "Mayor". He also served on the Concord Crimeline.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a nephew, Dale Bishop.

In addition to his wife Marie, Butch is survived by two daughters, Debra Marie Ayles Jodoin and her husband David Marc Jodoin of Concord and Donna Baker and her husband Tim of Chichester; his sister, Virginia Merrill of Loudon; grandchildren, Kyle Scott Jodoin of Concord and Tyler Aaron Jodoin currently serving in the US Navy in Italy, and Meghan Rose Baker of Los Angeles, CA; Two nephews, Douglas and Dana Bishop; Brother and Sister-in-law Victor and Anita Bergevin of Napa, CA, and many cousins.

Calling Hours will be held on Friday, March 3rd from 4 to 6 P.M. in The Roan Family Funeral Home, 167 Main Street, Pembroke. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 4th at 1PM in The Immaculate Heart of Mary Church on Loudon Road in Concord. Interment will be held at a later date at St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Allenstown. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Alzheimer's Association or to the American Heart Association. To share a memory or offer a condolence please visit www.roanfamilyfuneral.com