William J. Schaefer of Ayer

William J. Schaefer of Ayer obituary, Ayer, MA

William J. Schaefer of Ayer

William Schaefer of Ayer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Anderson Funeral Home - Ayer on Dec. 10, 2025.
AYER: William J. Schaefer, 66, an Ayer resident for over 40 years, died Monday, December 8, 2025 at University of Massachusetts – Memorial Hospital, Worcester.

William was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, April 27, 1959, a son of the late Donald F. Schaefer, Sr., and Lillian M. (Mulvihill) Schaefer and was a 1977 graduate of Ayer High School.

Following his graduation from high school, William enlisted and served in the United States Navy.

He had worked as a warehouse worker at the Gillette Distribution Center at Devens.

He leaves his brother, Donald F. Schaefer, Jr. of Ayer; his sister and brother in law, Mary C. and Craig Erban of Leominster; two nephews, Gerald Herrmann, Benjamin Herrmann; two nieces, Shannon Schaefer and Justine Herrmann; three great nieces, Norah Herrmann, Vivian Herrmann and Eliza Herrmann; one great nephew, Chase LaVoie.

Committal prayers will be held privately at St. Mary's Cemetery, Ayer.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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25 Fitchburg Rd - Route 2A, Ayer, MA 01432

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