Michael Ayers, 59, of Vineyard Haven died unexpectedly but peacefully in his home on March 3, 2023.

Michael was born on April 9, 1963, in Salem, Massachusetts to the late Frederick and Geraldine Ayers.

Michael grew up in Salem and attended Carlton and Phillips elementary schools. He graduated from Salem High School in 1981. After high school, Mike worked as an instrument service technician in printing industry.

In 1988 he moved to Martha's Vineyard to work as a screen printer for Woodchips.  He also worked in the greenhouse and as a landscaper at Donoroma's Nursery.  Mike was later employed by Tabor Tree.  Eventually Mike went into business as Alfa Tree and Land.

Mike was a member of the Portuguese American Club of Oak Bluffs. He frequently contributed his time maintaining the grounds of the club.

Mike had a personality that attracted people. He loved hanging out with family and friends and his dog Quincy (Quinn).

Michael is survived by his brother, James Ayers of Marblehead, MA and his sister, Patricia McGrattan and her husband, Brian of Ashland, MA.  He is also survived by four nephews and three nieces, four grandnieces and three grandnephews.

Mike is also survived by his former wife, Robin Ayers of Oak Bluffs, MA and his stepchildren Andrea Donnelly and her husband Dan of Edgartown, MA and Thomas Peed of Kewanee, IL. Mike was affectionately known as Grampy to his step grandchildren Evan and Autumn Donnelly of Edgartown, MA and Drew and Devin Peed of Kewanee, IL.

Michael was predeceased by his parents, Frederick and Geraldine Ayers.  He is also predeceased by his oldest brother, William Ayers.

A Celebration of Mike's Life will be held at Murphy Funeral Home in Salem on Saturday, April 15 at 11 am. Interment will follow at Saint Mary Cemetery in Salem.