Jane Ayer Clay's Obituary
Jane Ayer Clay August 23, 1928 - January 1, 2020
Jane Ayer Clay was born August 23, 1928 in Claremont, New Hampshire to Bernice H. (Lloyd) Ayer and Harold E. Ayer. Jane had two brothers, John Ayer and Benjamin Ayer and a sister, Alison Ayer.
Jane spent most of her childhood growing up in Marblehead, Massachusetts. This is where she met her husband, Albert W. Clay. They were married in 1948 and soon after moved out West to California.
Jane and Albert started their family and raised 4 children, W. Lloyd , Christopher, Allison, and David.
Being a stay at home Mom, Jane kept busy raising her children and was involved in the many activities that her children were doing, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, church activities, sports, etc.
Family was very important, and most of their relatives were living on the East Coast. Jane and Albert made sure to keep in touch and visit their families over the years, with many family reunions.
Jane was a very talented, artistic person who thoroughly enjoyed sewing, painting, and craft projects. Her skill and flair was envied by many. She raised African violets and orchids, collected blue willow, and memento spoons from the many places she visited in the US and overseas.
Jane continued to volunteer her time and talent later on in life while living in Foster City, CA. She was a member of the 55 Plus Club for over 25 years, organizing senior trips and tours, and also served as President and Vice President. Other activities she enjoyed were being involved with her church, St. Ambrose and the Foster City Garden Club. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, and was one of the Original members of the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee in Foster City. She was inducted to the Community Wall of Fame 2006 in Foster City.
Jane moved from Foster City to Rohnert Park, CA the summer of 2007 to be near her son Christopher and his family, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She once again became involved helping Rohnert Park “Fun After Fifty” senior group. She joined another Red Hat Society Group and made new friends.
Jane is survived by her brother Benjamin Ayer (Rochelle), sons, W. Lloyd Clay (Teresa), David Clay (Earline), and daughter-in-law Terri (Christopher). Predeceased by parents Bernice and Harold Ayer, her brother John Ayer and sister, Alison Voelker, her daughter Allison Clay, husband Albert W. Clay and son Christopher A Clay.
Jane is survived by her grandchildren, Stephanie Clay, Heather Cacioppo (Matt), Zachary Clay, Daniel Clay (Casey), Brian Clay (Amanda Schmidt), Jacob Ingelsbee (Jamie), Sean Ingelsbee (Reilynn), and Jacob Clay, John Daller, Julie Greene. Great grandchildren, Patience Pinard, Nicholas Clay, Brayden Clay, Keira Clay, Merry Parasol, Elayne Ingelsbee, Evan Ingelsbee, and Lucas Ingelsbee, Colby Cacioppo, Logan Cacioppo, Johnna Pope, Katie Laxson, Ethan Daller, Brittany Harrison, Andrea Harrison, Adain Daller, Addison Daller. Great great grandson, Evan Pope.
Services will be held Saturday January 25, 2020 at Skylawn Memorial Park in San Mateo, CA.
Burial will be next to her loving husband, Albert W. Clay at Skylawn Memorial Park
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