Albert Ainsworth, Jr. 87, of Westport, passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, at home with his family by his side. He was the husband of the late Phyllis V. “Tillie” (Benson) Ainsworth.

Born in Providence, son of the late Albert Ainsworth Sr. and Emma (Clayton) Ainsworth, he had been a longtime resident of Westport.

Prior to his retirement, he worked as a jeweler and co-owned Masters of Design with his lifelong business partner, Thomas Packer.  A veteran of World War II, he served his country in the United States Navy.

A Master Mason for 64 years, he belonged to both the Ezekiel Bates Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Attleboro and the Noquochoke Lodge, A.F. &A.M. of Westport. He was also a member of the Elks Lodge of Attleboro # 1014. Mr. Ainsworth was an avid boater and sport fisherman, hunter and gardener. He loved dancing and skiing. He enjoyed traveling, and in his later years, was able to enjoy many trips to Grand Cayman. He loved spending time with his family and will be dearly missed.

Survivors include his four daughters, Pamela Bradford, Christine Earle and her husband Richard, Kimberly Ainsworth Mielbye and her husband Timothy, and Melissa Ainsworth Boudria and her husband Ted Jr., all of Westport; nine grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews including Charlotte Toddings, Michael and David McGinn.

His memorial service, to which relatives and friends are invited, will be Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, at the Westport Point United Methodist Church, Westport Point, at 11 a.m. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005.

Arrangements under the direction of the Potter Funeral Home Westport.

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