James Cook Ayer Obituary
The memory of James Cook Ayer of Marblehead, Massachusetts, born in Manhattan, New York, who passed away on August 12, 2025 at the age of 91, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Cook Ayer to pay them a last tribute.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may James Cook find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may his legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
He is survived by: his wife Elizabeth Tyler Ayer; his stepson Geoff Van Wyck; his children, Peter Ayer (Anne), James (Paola) and Elizabeth Lee (Jack); his grandchildren, Serena Rose Lee, Annabelle, Toby, Elizabeth, Ethan, Chloe and Cedric; and his brothers, Tony and Rick.
