David Wayne Ayer

KNIGHTDALE, N.C. / OAKLAND – David passed away peacefully on March 23, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, while receiving care at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla., for a rare cancer, which he courageously battled.

Born in Fort Lee, Va. to Anna and Stanton Ayer, who are previously deceased.

David was a deeply devoted Christian and had an immense faith in God. He taught others so much about God’s Word. He continues to be a beautiful light in so many peoples’ lives. We are all so blessed and grateful that we could share in his journey. He will be so greatly loved and missed.

David served in the Army as a medic and later advanced his nursing degree to RN, BSN. He was very devoted and passionate, working for the Veterans Affairs, which is where he met the love of his life, Kathy, who also was an RN, on the same unit. David devoted 38 years to serving the Veterans and their families, which he truly loved. He had a calm and peaceful presence about him, which people were drawn to. He was a strong leader and was compassionate and kind, which showed throughout his life. His career took him to from the East Coast to the West Coast. He finished his career at the Raleigh, N.C. CBOC Clinic. All were like family to him and Kathy. He was truly blessed to work with such a loving and caring group of people, especially, his manager Haisley.

He always looked forward to his vacations with Kathy and Daisy, their little westie, as they headed up to Oakland to go to their camp on McGrath Pond to spend fun times with their children and grandchildren. He loved taking Daisy in the kayak. It was relaxing for him. Many wonderful times were shared.

David is survived by his loving wife, Katherine Quinn Ayer, who they shared 24 years together; loving children, Alice (Nick) of California, Tyler (Alyssa) of Maine,

Travis (Kirstie) of Florida; grandchildren, Isabelle, Sebastian, Astrid, Kinsley and Korey; Daisy, our little devoted Westie; sister, Linda Denny (Wayne); and other family relatives.

Predeceased by parents Anna and Stanton Ayer; and brother, Michael Ayer.

We would like to thank you all for your love, prayers, kindness, and support.

David was given a beautiful church service on April 3, Celebration of Life organized by his Nurse Manager Haisley Hunter, of the Raleigh 1 CBOC, at the Durham, N.C. VA Hospital. Thank you to all of you for honoring him.

We would also like to thank all the medical staff in Raleigh, N.C., Maine and Florida for providing such excellent care to David in his time of need. God Bless!!

Graveside service will be at the Maine Veterans Cemetery, on Aug. 9, at 1 p.m. in section B, located at 163 Mount Vernon Rd., Augusta, ME 04330. A Celebration of Life will follow service at Lucky Garden, in Hallowell.