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Obituary for Alphonse D. Ayotte
Alphonse D. Ayotte, 75, passed away November 12, 2016 in Lansing, MI. He was born January 20, 1941 in Escanaba, MI, son to Alphonse O. and Helen (Cudnohulski) Ayotte. Al was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a licensed pilot with over 20,000 flight hours, FAA pilot examiner for over 40 years, served in the U.S. Air Force, and retired as Director of Flight Operations for Jackson National Life Insurance. He was honored with the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award, the most prestigious award issued by the FAA.
Al is survived by his wife of 52 years, Shelby and their children: Melissa (Tim) Johnson, Matthew (Annette) Ayotte, and Steve (Carol) Ayotte; six grandchildren: Gabriel and Olivia Johnson, Tristan and Raylynn Ayotte, Nathan and Alex Ayotte; sister Diane Bush, several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his son Daniel and parents.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Immanuel Community Reformed Church, 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing, MI 48906. The family will receive friends Friday, November 18th from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Mission Aviation Fellowship, P.O. Box 47, Nampa, ID 83653. Online condolences may be shared at www.petersandmurrayfuneralhome.com.
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