All of us at YMCA Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire are devastated at the recent loss of our long-standing board member and treasurer Preston Ayres. Preston was a true gentleman and his dedication and commitment to supporting our YMCA and the young people of MK and Northamptonshire helped guide us through many difficult times and onto bigger and better things. His impact cannot be underestimated, and we will miss him dearly.

Preston’s funeral will be on 17 December at 2:45pm at Crownhill Crematorium, Milton Keynes – Oak Chapel.

We are privileged to be hosting his wake between 4-7pm at The Third Unit at YMCA MK, 1 N Sixth St, Milton Keynes MK9 2NR.

Dress code is casual with a splash of red.

For anyone who can’t attend in person, you can watch the ceremony live here. The pin is 363-6026.

If you’d like to share a message or memory, you can build Preston’s tribute here.

Preston’s family has asked for donations to YMCA MK and Northamptonshire and Willen Hospice, rather than flowers.

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