Obituary
Douglas Levering Ayer (“Doug”), beloved husband, father, and grandfather, died peacefully on May 15, 2025 surrounded by his wife, his son, and his dog "Pilot". He was the devoted husband of Carolyn H. Ayer (“Lynnie”), with whom he shared 61 years of marriage.
Doug was born on May 27, 1937, a date he shared with the opening of the Golden Gate Bridge. Like the bridge, Doug was also a larger-than-life presence— handsome, tall, strong, memorable, …
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Doug was a pilot. He and I considered the purchase of an old canvas covered aircraft in Danbury. On a trial run over th…
Doug was a pilot. He and I considered the purchase of an old canvas covered aircraft in Danbury. On…
Doug was a pilot. He and I considered the purchase of an old can…
Paul and I had a great visit with Lynnie and Doug in their house on Steamboat Road in May 2011. Although we had moved…
Paul and I had a great visit with Lynnie and Doug in their house on Steamboat Road in May 2011. A…
Paul and I had a great visit with Lynnie and Doug in their house…