Patricia A. "Ayer" LaPointe

DANVERS – Ms. Patricia A. (Ayer) LaPointe, 84 of Danvers, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on Saturday, October 11th, 2025 at Salem Hospital with her loving family by her side.

Born in Lewiston, Maine, Patricia was the daughter of the late Archibald Ayer and Margaret (Carr) Gott. She was raised and educated in Lisbon Falls, Maine, and moved to Massachusetts with her family as she began to start her own.

As a working mother, she devoted over 27 years to OSRAM Sylvania in Salem and Danvers, where she worked as an assembler manufacturing incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs. Through her tenure at Sylvania, Pat worked various jobs, working her way up to relief operator until the time of her retirement. After that, she worked in the office at Summit Estates in Swampscott, where she enjoyed connecting with her coworkers and residents. In her later years, she found joy in her retirement job at Costco, where she delighted in offering samples and sharing smiles with all who crossed her path.

Known for her grace and enthusiasm on the dance floor, Patricia and her partner captivated audiences with her effortless mastery of country dance. Her love for the art took her all around the North and South Shore, where she embraced friendships and created cherished memories through her passion.

A lifelong Red Sox fan, Patricia found joy in the game of baseball as she did in dance. Above all else, Patricia's devotion to her family was unwavering. As a mother, she poured her heart into raising her children, and later embraced the joy of being a grandmother and great-grandmother. Her playful spirit and unwavering support nurtured her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren in all their endeavors, never missing a chance to cheer them on from the sidelines, reminding them of the importance of family and the joy of being a kid at heart. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Patricia is survived by her daughter, Judy Snow and her husband, Greg of Danvers; her sons, Donald Bernson of Cape Coral, FL and Henry Bernson, Jr. and his wife, Stacey of Danvers; her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Michelle Pabisz and her husband, David and their children, Joshua, Maggie and Allie all of Danvers and Jeff Snow and his wife, Becky and their children, Grace, Brayden, Ben and Anna all of Danvers; her sister, Rose Henry and her husband Mike of FL and several nieces and nephews. Patricia was predeceased by her father and step-mother, Archibald and Marie, mother and step-father, Margaret and Chester, partner Jeremiah Duggan, and siblings Barbara, Kathleen, Buddy, and George.

ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are invited to Patricia's visitation which will be held at O'Donnell Cremations – Funerals – Celebrations, 167 Maple St., (Rte. 62) DANVERS on Saturday, October 18th from 10 A.M. to 12 NOON. A ceremony of reflection will be held at 12 NOON. In lieu of flowers, donations in Pat's memory may be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.odonnellfuneralservice.com.