Robert R. Ayres Sr.

Mr. Ayres, 86, of Little Silver, died Oct. 8, 2007, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. He had been a resident of Little Silver since 1950. He was a retired machinist at Fort Monmouth, Eatontown. He was also a self-employed repairman of lamps, chandeliers and antiques. He served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Red Bank. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Lorraine; two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Adria of Little Silver, and Robert and Carol of Oregon; a daughter, Linda Ayres of Red Bank; and five grandchildren. A memorial gathering will be Oct. 11 from 7-9 p.m. at Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank. A memorial service will be Oct. 12 at 2 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church. Memorial donations may be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 150 River Road, Red Bank 07701; or Monmouth County SPCA, 260 Wall St., Eatontown 07724.