Ayer, Arthur W., of Marshfield, Aug. 2, 82 years old. Beloved father of Arthur W. Ayre of Marshfield and Taunton, Paul C. Ayre of Plymouth, Mark J. Ayre of Cranston, R.I. and the late Darren M. Ayre. Also survived by 6 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Brother of the late Julia Rodes, Gertrude Coggeshall, Geraldine Sullivan and Bernard Ayre. Funeral from the Mac Donald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean st. (rte.139), Marshfield Thursday at 9 A.M.. Followed by a funeral Mass in St. Ann by The Sea Church at 10 A.M.. Visiting hours Wednesday 4 to 8 P.M.. Interment Couch Cemetery, Marshfield. Contributions in Arthur's memory may be made to the Darren M. Ayre Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 2309, Ocean Bluff, Ma. 02065.