Charles Ayer's obituary , Passed away on October 11, 2025 in Canton, Massachusetts

Charles Ayer

October 11, 2025

Canton, Massachusetts

Charles Ayer's obituary , Passed away on October 11, 2025 in Canton, Massachusetts

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home

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Charles Ayer Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 11, 2025, Charles Ayer of Canton, Massachusetts passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his wife Mary (Joyce). He is survived by: his daughter Susan Grafton (Glen) of Bridgewater; his grandchildren, Jack, Matthew and Abby Grafton; his son Robert Ayer (Darcie) of Canton; his pets, Smith and Wesson; his sister-in-law Geraldine Hurley (Mike); and his sibling's children, Christine Clinton-Sinai (Nick), Stephen Clinton and John McDonald (Christine).

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 15th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home (455 Washington St, Canton, MA 02021). A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, October 16th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the St. Oscar Romero Church (700 Washington St, Canton, MA 02021). A burial will be held on Thursday, October 16th 2025 at the St. Mary's Cemetery.

As an expression of sympathy, the family asks that donations may be made to the American Legion Post 24, 950 Washington Street, Canton, MA in memory of our beloved Charlie who found great camaraderie and purpose there.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home



Wed

Oct 15

Visitation

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home
455 Washington St, Canton, MA 02021

Thu

Oct 16

Funeral Mass

10:00 AM

St. Oscar Romero Church
700 Washington St, Canton, MA 02021

Thu

Oct 16

Burial

St. Mary's Cemetery

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