Morris Ashby

Morris William Ashby

November-23-1932 - September-30-2010

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Obituary of Morris William Ashby

Ashby, Morris William November 23, 1932 to September 30, 2010 Peacefully in hospital in Perth after a long struggle with diabetes Morris Ashby in his 78th year. He was the beloved husband of Shirley Catherine (Burke) for 51 years. Loved and respected father of Wayne (Kathie) of Fallbrook, Cathy (Dan) Trotter of Stratford, and Sharon (Ken) Scanlon of Fallbrook. Morris was the cherished Grandfather of Trevor and Meagan Ashby, Gregory and Hayden Trotter and Jamie and Michael Scanlon. He will be fondly remembered by brother Ivan (Phyllis) Ashby and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Jim Burke, George and Vietta Hawley, Tom and Pat Burke, Louise Burke, Reta Burke, Steven and Edie Burke, Barbara Renaud, numerous nieces and nephews, good neighbours and friends. Morris was predeceased by his father John Ashby and mother Lillian B. North, infant sister Eleanor and infant brother. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore Street West, Perth on Friday October 1st, 2010 from 2:00 to 5:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held at the Balderson United Church on Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 at 10:30 A.M. Interment Pinehurst Cemetery, Playfairville, Ontario. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Balderson United Church or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.