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Donald T. “Don” Ashley

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Donald T. “Don” Ashley

Birth
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
Death
3 Oct 2008 (aged 63)
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
Burial
Paxton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA Add to Map
Plot
Garden of Valor I Lot 260 Grave A 3
Memorial ID
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Donald T. Ashley, 63, of Worcester passed away, in his home after a courageous battle with cancer.
He left his loving and devoted wife, Virginia (Dyer) Ashley, his daughter Dorothy and her husband Douglas Hatch of Grafton; his two sons, Donald and Derek Ashley of Worcester; seven grandchildren, Michael, Olivia, Kayla, Abigail, Nicholas, Celia and Briley; a sister, Susan Allmon of Orleans and a dear and devoted family friend Jane Aubin of Worcester and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two half-brothers, Richard and Roland Huberdault, a stepson Robert Landroche and a grandson Nathaniel J. Ashley.
Don was born in Worcester, son of Thomas and Lillian (Mason) Ashley. He graduated from South High School in 1963. Shortly after, he joined the U.S. Navy Submarine Force. After serving his country, he worked several years for Liberty Construction. Donald loved his country and his American Flag; which he flew everyday. He loved his cookouts with his family and friends. He also loved the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots.
Don will be sadly missed by his family and friends. He will be in our hearts forever.
In accordance with Don's wishes, he was cremated and a Graveside Service was held in Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton, MA, Valor I section. Donations to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West 6th floor, Brookline, MA 02445-7226; Attn: Contribution Services, in memory of Donald would be greatly appreciated. MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St.,Worcester is assisting family with arrangements. To share your thoughts and memories of Donald, please visit his personal guestbook at: mercadantefuneral.com

Donald T. Ashley, 63, of Worcester passed away, in his home after a courageous battle with cancer.
He left his loving and devoted wife, Virginia (Dyer) Ashley, his daughter Dorothy and her husband Douglas Hatch of Grafton; his two sons, Donald and Derek Ashley of Worcester; seven grandchildren, Michael, Olivia, Kayla, Abigail, Nicholas, Celia and Briley; a sister, Susan Allmon of Orleans and a dear and devoted family friend Jane Aubin of Worcester and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two half-brothers, Richard and Roland Huberdault, a stepson Robert Landroche and a grandson Nathaniel J. Ashley.
Don was born in Worcester, son of Thomas and Lillian (Mason) Ashley. He graduated from South High School in 1963. Shortly after, he joined the U.S. Navy Submarine Force. After serving his country, he worked several years for Liberty Construction. Donald loved his country and his American Flag; which he flew everyday. He loved his cookouts with his family and friends. He also loved the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots.
Don will be sadly missed by his family and friends. He will be in our hearts forever.
In accordance with Don's wishes, he was cremated and a Graveside Service was held in Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton, MA, Valor I section. Donations to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West 6th floor, Brookline, MA 02445-7226; Attn: Contribution Services, in memory of Donald would be greatly appreciated. MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St.,Worcester is assisting family with arrangements. To share your thoughts and memories of Donald, please visit his personal guestbook at: mercadantefuneral.com


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