Merle Rose Ayton Obituary
The passing of Merle Rose Ayton (Chester, Pennsylvania) occurred on August 26, 2026. Merle, born on October 7, 1949, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Merle Rose Ayton or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Eric McLeod and Ivy McLeod. She is survived by: her children, Robert Ayton, Owen Ayton, Lavern Falconer and Michell Ayton-Taylor; her grandchildren, Kyra Ayton, Kamari Haywood, Matthew Ayton, Kayla Jackson, Darin Ayton and Krishna Taylor; her children-in-law, Amanda Ayton, Karen Ayton and Krishna Taylor; and her siblings, Anthony McLeod and Maureen McLeod. She is also survived by cousins, extended family, and many friends.
Visitation was held on Monday, September 14th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Lewis M. Hunt-Irving Funeral Home (2316 Providence Ave, Chester, PA 19013). A funeral service was held on Monday, September 14th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Monday, September 14th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Chelten Hills Cemetery (1701 Washington Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19138).
