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Bernadette Ayers

1939 - 2015

BORN

1939

DIED

2015

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Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory - Joliet Chapel

3200 Black at Essington Roads

Joliet, Illinois

Bernadette Ayers Obituary

Ayers, Bernadette C. (nee Stewart) Age 76, late of Plainfield, and formerly of Visitation Parish, Chicago and Holy Family Academy, Beaverville, passed away Monday, September 7, 2015. Survived by her loving and devoted husband of 56 years, John R. "Jack" Ayers of Plainfield; three daughters, Kimberly C. Sarcletti, Kelly Ayers and Teriann Girard; six grandchildren, Rachel Mary, Michelle and Nicholas Sarcletti and John "Jack", Samantha and Michael Girard; two sisters, Darlene (Donald) Bermingham and Marilyn (late John) Connolly; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded by parents, Peter and Cecelia Stewart; two brothers, Peter Stewart and William Stewart; and Rosemary Stewart who was both mother and sister to her. Funeral Services for Bernadette C. Ayers will be held Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet to St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, Plainfield, for Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation Friday, 2:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. For more information: (815) 741-5500 or visit her Book of Memories at www.fredcdames.com



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 9, 2015.

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barry rigoni

September 9, 2015

She was the best thanks for everything Mrs A.

(The Davis Family)

September 9, 2015

May the God of all comfort give you the strength and ability to stand strong to endure the loss of your loved one. May special memories of Barnadette bring you joy forever. (Psalm 83:18)

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2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory - Joliet Chapel

3200 Black at Essington Roads, Joliet, IL 60431

Sep

12

Funeral service

9:30 a.m.

Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory - Joliet Chapel

3200 Black at Essington Roads, Joliet, IL 60431

Sep

12

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church

Plainfield, IL

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3200 Black at Essington Roads, Joliet, IL 60431

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