Obituary of Bernadette Ayers

Bernadette C. Ayers (nee Stewart) Age 76, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully Monday, September 7, 2015 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born May 18, 1939 in Chicago, she grew up in Visitation Parish, Chicago, and was a graduate of Holy Family Academy in Beaverville, IL. She retired from Jewel Foods on Larkin Avenue after 20 years of service as a cashier. While her children were in school, she coached basketball and volleyball at St. Mary Immaculate School. She was a member of St. Mary Immaculate Parish since 1972. Bernadette was a loving and caring wife, mother, and grandmother who will be remembered for her selflessness and helping others. She was a wonderful homemaker whose cooking and baking will be missed. She loved nature, music, playing cards and bingo, dancing, and especially playing with her grandchildren. The world will never be the same without her. 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. The family would like to thank her dedicated and gentle caregivers, Stacy Avino, Aubrey Fassiotto and Danielle Craft. 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, 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home. For more information: (815) 741-5500 or visit her Book of Memories at www.fredcdames.com