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1947
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2010
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William Aylward Obituary
He was born June 7, 1947, in Cleveland.
He enjoyed fishing, baseball (in which he played and coached) and being with his grandchildren.
Mr. Aylward served in the U.S. Marine Corps before being honorably discharged. He devoted his life to the Lord.
Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Fran; children, William G. Aylward of Willoughby and Melanie (Brian) Long of Willowick; grandchildren, Steven, Jacob, Rebekah and William T.; sister, Donna Keith of Willoughby and brother, John Aylward of Mentor-on-the-Lake.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William G. and Dorothy Aylward.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Brunner Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, where friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Interment will be in Western Reserve Memorial Gardens in Chester Township.
Online obituary is at www.brunners.com.
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Mary Wilson
November 20, 2011
Dear Fran & family,
I did not hear of Bill's passing until now...nearly a year later...I am so sorry. He was a very special man of God...and now he sees Jesus face to face! No more tears & suffering. May God be your strength in the years to come. In Christ's love, Mary, Dave & Dan
SANDI FAYNE
January 7, 2011
DEAR FRAN,GABE,MELANIE AND FAMILY,
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT BILL.HE WAS A
GREAT GUY AND I WILL ALYWAYS REMEMBER HIM.WE HAD SO MUCH FUN WHEN WE WERE LITTLE OVER YOUR HOUSE ON IRIS LANE.SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. LOVE,SANDI FAYNE(KOZEL)
Sharon Volpe, NA
January 4, 2011
Fran and Family: I'm so sorry for your loss. May God grant you peace and comfort through this hard time. But just think, now I can say, "Happy Birthday Bill!" becasuse he is up in heaven with no tubes or pain, walking and running around. It was an honor to know you both.
January 3, 2011
Fran, my deepest condolences on the loss of your husband. Sincerely, Conrad (one of your Laketran drivers)
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January 2, 2011
Dear Fran, Gabe, Melanie and family,
Please know that we are praying for you today and in the days ahead. We are so sad for the loss of Bill here on this earth -and thankful for the day to rejoice with Bill in eternity. Love you all, Marianne (Whitcomb) Prentice, John, Johnny and Grace
Debbie Milostan
January 1, 2011
Fran..May God give peace and comfort to you and your family in your time of need now and always.It was a honor to take care of your husband.He will truly be missed by the respiratory dept. you will be in our thoughts and prayers.Debbie RRT
January 1, 2011
Bill for all the fun fishing we did together, and just being freinds Dave lindenmuth
Ken Sowers
December 31, 2010
Bill you were the best prayer partner a pastor could ask for, you will be missed!
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