Gloria (Love) "Love" Ayers

Gloria (Love) "Love" Ayers obituary

Gloria (Love) "Love" Ayers

Gloria Ayers Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Johnson-Kennedy Funeral Home, Inc. - Canandaigua on Jul. 8, 2025.

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Canandaigua – Gloria (Love) Ayers, age 67, passed away peacefully at home, on Monday, July 7, 2025, with her family by her side. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Tracy Ayers; two children, Jonathan (Sarah) Ayers and Laura (Mike) Sulli; three grandchildren, Michael, Oliver and Finley; siblings, Gary (Cindy) Love, Mark (Brenda) Love and Gordey Estey; lots of aunts and uncles including Helen Myers; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Gloria was born in Canandaigua and was the daughter of Merle and Geraldine (Estey) Love. She lived in Canandaigua her entire life. Gloria worked for Sweeney's Insurance Agency in Phelps for many years, from where she retired.

In accordance to Gloria's wishes, there will be no services. The family will celebrate her life privately. Memorial contributions may be made to Fort Hill Performing Arts Center, 20 Fort Hill Ave., Canandaigua, NY 14424 or Ronald McDonald House Charities of Rochester, 333 Westmoreland Dr., Rochester, NY 14620. Arrangements are by Johnson-Kennedy Funeral Home, Inc., Canandaigua. Condolences may be offered at www.johnsonkennedy.com.

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