Raymond Ainsworth

Raymond Ainsworth passed away suddenly but peacefully on Monday evening June 20, 2005 at his residence in Coopersburg, PA, he was 86. He was the beloved husband of Winifred (Henshaw) Ainsworth, they celebrated their 67 wedding anniversary on May 25, 2005. Ray was born on May 29, 1919 and raised in Surrey, England. He immigrated to the United States in 1975. Ray was predeceased by his beloved parents Henry & Annie (Clark) Ainsworth of Surrey, England, and his brother William Ainsworth of Australia. Ray was a master upholsterer for the social elite in London for many years and then he worked as an engineer, specializing in elevators. In 1989when his family bought Cycledrome Bicycle Shop, formerly Fronheiser's, Ray was often seen serving customers and repairing bicycles. He is lovingly remembered by many of his store's patrons. He was past Master of the Maeldune Masonic Lodge in Surrey, England. In addition to his wife Winifred, of Coopersburg, he is survived by a son and daughter-in-law Brian & Sylvia Ainsworth of Surrey, England, a daughter and son-in-law Ann & Clifford Fraser of Quakertown, PA, two brothers Dennis and Peter Ainsworth of Australia and sister Barbara Howe of Surrey, England. Ray is also survived by five grandchildren Anita Tadd, Clive Ainsworth, Philip Ainsworth, Amanda Fraser, and Scott Fraser, along with 12 great grandchildren. Ray is best remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many. He will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 24, at 12:30 p.m. at the C. R. Strunkral Home, Inc., 821 West Broad Street, Quakertown (www.crstrunk.com). Call Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers contributions would be appreciated to the American Lung Association, 527 Plymouth Rd., Suite 403 Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462, or a charity of one's choice. Service Information A service summary is not available