Aileen Ayers (Ames) Obituary (1939

Aileen Elizabeth (Ames) Ayers Caledonia Passed away August 9, 2023 at age 83. She is survived by her husband, David, their children, Dennis (Suz-Ann) Ayers and Sondra Ayers; grandchildren, Devan and Dustin Ayers, brothers, Robert, John (Jill) Ames and sister, Laura Ames-Evans. She is predeceased by her parents, Edward and Laura Ames, brothers, Edward Jr. and Donald Ames, brother-in-law, Mourice Evans, son-in-law, Jerrold Deck. Aileen graduated from Letchworth Central School in Gainesville. She graduated from SUNY Fredonia with a music degree and continued her education at SUNY Genesee with a degree in elementary education. She taught music at Pine Valley Central School for two years, and elementary education for 39 years at Caledonia-Mumford Central School. During her career Aileen and Bruce Johnson of York Central School were founding members of the Genesee Valley Federal Credit Union in York, NY meeting at first in the basement of Bruce Johnson's house. Aileen started Hometown Holidays in Caledonia to help fund the Caledonia Library, The Big Springs Historical Society and the Caledonia-Mumford Rotary. Aileen was known for coming up with endless ideas to help the children of Caledonia-Mumford and youth scholarship awards. Aileen was active in the Cal-Mum Teacher's Associations. She also supported her husband, David in National Horse Organizations. She was active in the Cal-Mum Rotary Club and received the Paul Harris Fellowship Award in recognition for her endless dedication. Aileen was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Caledonia where she was active in the choir and children's music program. She was also involved in their after school program SOS (Save our Students). Aileen never saw a bad student, only good and received in return the admiration from those who she helped. A Celebration of Aileen's Life well lived will be held Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. at the First Presbyterian Church, 3080 Main St. Caledonia. Her interment will be held privately at East Koy Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Livingston County Hospice, 2 Murray Hill Drive, Mt. Morris, NY 14510.