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John Palfrey Ayer, Jr.

May 3, 1952 - February 13, 2021
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On Saturday, February 13th 2021, John Palfery Ayer Jr. passed away at the age of 68. John was born in Boston MA to John Palfrey Ayer Sr. and Lee Zimmermann Ayer. From an early age, John pursued music.  He graduated from the Hartt College of Music with a double major in Organ and Choral Conducting,Continue Reading

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Robert Reid left a message on September 1, 2021:
For several years prior to relocating to Memphis, I had privately and solemnly observed a personal tradition of listening to my recording of the 1964 Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. John's presentation of this Service in 1998 was my first opportunity to attend a live rendering of it!! And I was absolutely thrilled to sing it with John's choir twice before he left Memphis. Those were marvelous, indelible experiences--and I am grateful that I told him so on several occasions. Soli Deo gloria!!
Angela Gill Saunders left a message on August 28, 2021:
Missing you, John, and remembering the party at Bosco's. Lots of love, laughter, corny jokes, and you being you. Raising a glass to you, dear friend.
Christopher Schaefer left a message on June 30, 2021:
So sorry to just now learn of my former Hartt School classmate's passing :(
Christopher Schaefer left a message on June 30, 2021:
So sorry to just now learn of my former Hartt School classmate's passing :(
James Peebles left a message on May 11, 2021:
Thanks for the endless musical enrichment you brought to us all and for the personal encouragement you gave me through the years, John. My love to the entire family!
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James Peebles left a message on March 7, 2021:
Sending my heartfelt love and condolences to the Ayer family. I feel so fortunate to have been a friend of John's. He changed my life for the better. I will never forget him!!!
Kelly Mcpherson. left a message on February 25, 2021:
To the Ayer family. It was an honor to get to know you all!!! My heart goes out to all of you. John was an amazing human!!!
Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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