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Brian G. Ayer
1944-2017
SOUTH CHINA — Brian G. Ayer, 73, passed away Aug. 30, 2017, at Maine General Medical Center in Augusta surrounded by his family.
He was born Feb. 14, 1944, in Waterville, the son of Charles D. and Martha (Greenleaf) Ayer.
He graduated from Hampden Academy in 1962, then continued his education at Maine Maritime Academy in Castine, graduating in 1966. He was a member of the Marine Engineer’s Beneficial Association for 34 years and Pacific Coast District 1. Brian was employed by Lykes Brothers, American President Lines, Moore McCormick, Prudential Grace, Farrell Lines, United States Lines and Sea Land CSX. He enjoyed Corvettes, boating, fishing, gardening, home defense (maintenance projects), traveling, coastal traveling, eating out and collecting tools.
Brian is survived by his wife, Iola L. (Bickford) Ayer of South China; two daughters, Alexandra Pierce and husband, Alan, of Stratford, Conn., and Laurie Poirier and husband, Tim, of Winslow; three sons, Randy Pottle and wife, Gail, of Palermo, Micheal Ryan and wife, Heather, of Palermo, and Brian Aimsler and husband, Diamon, of Palm Springs, Calif.; grandchildren Nathan, Stella and Lucas Pierce of Stratford, Conn., Tyler and Mason Poirier of Winslow, Jamie and Guin Pottle of Vassalboro, Lindsey Pottle of Palermo, Colton Ryan of Palermo; great-grandchildren Trenton Poirier of Winslow and Ava Nugent of Palermo.
A graveside service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make donations in Brian’s memory to the China Lake Association, PO Box 6215, China, ME 04926 Arrangements are under the direction and care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan.
