Kenneth George Ainsworth
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Kenneth George Ainsworth passed away at 102 in his sleep on November 12, 2025 in Athens, Georgia. Ken (Bud) Ainsworth, born July 13, 1923, the oldest of nine children, was born and raised on his parent’s dairy farm near Shawano, Wi. After serving as a meteorologist in the Army Air Corps during World War II, he attended the University of Wisconsin at Madison (BA’48 & MA’49) and went on to earn a PhD in Economics from Brown University in 1957. While at Madison he met his future wife, Audrey Lacroix.
They were married for 65 years until her death in 2016.
Ken Ainsworth taught Economics at Bowdin College for several years before joining the faculty of Allegheny College, where he stayed for over 30 years. During his tenure at Allegheny, he spent 2 years as an Economist with the U.S. Congressional Committee on Judiciary analyzing tax law. He also consulted for Alaska, New York City and the U.S. Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations. Upon retiring from Allegheny College, he and Audrey enjoyed a 25-year retirement on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. After his wife’s death, Ken split his time between Athens, GA and Cape Cod. Kenneth George
Ainsworth is survived by his children: Thomas Ainsworth (Paula Davidson) of Burke, VA; Leslie Dakik (Ali Dakik) of Beirut, Lebanon and Scott Ainsworth (Susan Nees) of Athens, GA; his 9 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is survived by five siblings: Phyllis Ward, Crystal Sandmire, Peetie Buchner, John Ainsworth and Pat (Tim) McGuire. He was pre- deceased by brothers Gordon (Margie) Ainsworth and Vernon (Betty) Ainsworth, sister Peggy (John) Bastar and in-laws Dan Ward, Herb Sandmire, Bob Buchner and Margie Ainsworth.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Kenneth Geoerge Ainsworth may be made to the Shawano County Library (128 S. Sawyer St., Shawano, WI 54166) or the Eastham Public Library (190 Samoset Rd., Eastham, MA 02642).
Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes, East, Athens, GA is assisting the family with the arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
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