David William Ayrault

David William Ayrault Grosse Pointe Park resident David William Ayrault, 73, died Thursday March 13, 2014. He was born February 8, 1941, in Rochester, NY to Robert A. Ayrault and Elizabeth Ayrault. After moving to Grosse Pointe, Mr. Ayrault attended Richard School and St. Paul High School (Class of '59). He attained a Bachelor's Degree from University of Detroit and worked in radio sales and management at various Michigan-based radio stations for years. Later, Mr. Ayrault became a park ranger for the City of Grosse Pointe Park where he was instrumental in making sure absolutely no one got into the park without a pass. Mr. Ayrault played basketball in college. He enjoyed reading, coaching youth sports, photography, the works of Vincent Van Gogh, socializing, and attending his grandchildren's many events. He was an eloquent story-teller and a walking search engine for jokes. Mr. Ayrault is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Merrie Gay (Touchton); children, Kelly Breitenbecher (Michael), Kristen Diefenderfer (Robert), Terry Ayrault (Lisa), George Ayrault (Yumi), Andrew Ayrault (Kimberly)and Emilie Dube (Todd); grandchildren, Leo Ayrault, Hannah Ayrault, Matt Breitenbecher, Robert Diefenderfer, Jack Breitenbecher, Foster Dube, Joseph Ayrault, Julia Ayrault, Henry Ayrault, Maggie Dube, Erin Breitenbecher, Caitlin Breitenbecher, Adam Ayrault, Annabel Ayrault, Philip Dube. A memorial service will be held (was held March 17) at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, Grosse Pointe Woods. Funeral service will be held at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 467 Fairford Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. Donations may be made in Mr. Ayrault's name to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Metro Detroit Chapter, 24359 Northwestern Hwy #225, Southfield, MI 48075 or: drf.org/get-involved/ways-to-donate/

Funeral Home:

A. H. Peters Funeral Home of Grosse Pointe

20705 Mack Avenue

Grosse Pointe Woods, MI

US 48236