Patricia A. (Prescott) Ayles, 69, of 284 Laurelbrook Dr., Guilford, beloved wife of Frank H. Ayles, died peacefully following a long illness on June 4 at the St. Raphael’s Campus of Yale-New Haven Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.  Pat was born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late John and Catherine (Waterbury) Prescott. She was raised in Fairfield and was a graduate of Roger Ludlowe High School.  She had been an administrative assistant for many years, including working at Perkin Elmer in Norwalk and Kenyon-Marine in Guilford.  For several years, she was the proud owner of Lisa Ann’s Card & Gift Shoppe in North Branford.  Pat particularly enjoyed her work with the Town of Guilford Park & Recreation Department and with the Guilford Senior Program.

She made many close friendships with co-workers and neighbors over the years, and truly appreciated keeping in touch with each and every friend over the last few years of her life.

For years, Pat enjoyed working on craft projects, watching comedy TV shows, and taking care of her indoor plants.  But more than anything, she enjoyed her home away from home, Sanibel Island in Florida, with her husband, her children, and her grandchildren. 

Pat will be missed by those who came to know her well, but her family is comforted by the realization that she is now free from pain. 

 Besides her husband, Pat is survived by her daughter Lisa A. Bailey and husband William of Branford, and Lisa’s two children, Alyssa Skitzis of San Diego, California, and Joseph Altrui of Branford; and her son F. Michael Ayles and Beth Hollfelder of Guilford, and his three children, Rylie, Cameron, and Parker Ayles of Guilford.  She is also survived by her sister Joan (Prescott) McGoldrick of Fairfield, as well as several nephews and nieces, especially a very special niece, Anne McGoldrick.  She was predeceased by her brother John James Prescott. 

Friends may call on Tuesday, June 11, from 9:30-10:30 a.m., at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St., Guilford.  A mass of Christian burial will follow at St. Mary Church, 731 Main St., Branford, at 11 a.m., followed by burial in St. Agnes Cemetery, Branford.  To share a memory or leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.GuilfordFuneralHome.com