Donald Howard Ayers 75 years old of 325 Summer Street Auburn Maine. Passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 27th at Central Maine Medical Center with his long term caregivers by his side. He was born on February 26, 1944 in Portland Maine the son of Eleanor Ayers.
For the past 21 years Donald resided with John F Murphy Homes (JFM), prior to residing with JFM Donald lived in New Gloucester. He attended day program at Employment Enrichment Services (The Shop), making many lifetime friends along the way. Donald was a laid back; go with the flow, easygoing kind of guy. He was very involved in the community by giving back to many different organizations including local hospitals, police departments, fire departments, schools and his local veterans. Donald had a love for all music, especially anything instrumental. He enjoyed concerts at various parks, acoustic night at John F Murphy Homes Rec Department and many concerts at Bates College. He enjoyed sitting outside on a warm summer’s day listening to the birds and feeling the warmth from the sun.
Donald will be greatly missed by his housemates, as well as his caring and supportive staff at John F Murphy Homes Summer Street and his day program at The Shop. Rest in peace “good guy."
Friends and those that knew Donald are invited to visiting hours at The Fortin Group Funeral Home, 217 Turner St, Auburn ME on Monday December 9th from 1:00pm to 2:30pm followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 2:30pm. Burial will be in the spring.
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