02/01/2005 CONNIE (ASHTON) TROMBLEY ESSEX JUNCTION — Connie (Ashton) Trombley of Essex Junction passed into the arms of our Lord and Savior at her home surrounded by her loving family Monday, Jan. 31, 2005, after a brief illness. Connie, (Mom, Nana) was born May 23, 1929, in Essex, the youngest child of Gordon and Theophita (Beauregard) Ashton. She attended Essex schools. On Feb 7, 1948, she married Joseph Trombley. He predeceased her on May 15, 2004. Mom loved her home and acres in the center of Essex Junction, where she raised her large and loving family. Her seven children, 21 grand- children, and three greatgrandchildren are a living testament to her love and devotion. Mom was our safety net, always there with open heart and arms. Connie enjoyed bingo and her bimonthly luncheons with her daughter Donna and friend Cathy Oneil. She combined her love of travel and strong faith into seven pilgrimages to the Holy Land. She is survived by three sons and four daughters, Donna Demag and her husband David of Colchester, David and Linda Trombley of St. Albans, Susan Guertin of Burlington, Peter Trombley, Debby Beaudoin, Michael and Dale Trombley, and Darlene Littlefield and her fiancee Bill Falls, all of Essex; 21 grandchildren, Vicki Demag, Dennis and Darlene Demag, Stephen and Jessica Trombley, Amber and Greg Klimas, Nathan and Ruth Piotrowski, Wendy, Daniel, Derek, and Kimberly Guertin, Jason, Josh, Julia, Jared and Kaila Trombley, Justin Rachel and Michael Beaudoin, Mandy, Kyle, Michele and Abby Trombley, Jackie Littlefield, and soon to be grandchildren, Bethany, Zachary and Hayley Falls; three great-grandchildren, Zachary and Austin Demag, and Alyson Trombley; Connie's brother, Gardner and wife Nat of Florida, brother, Donald and wife June of Massachusetts; and many beloved nephews, nieces, and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph on May 15, 2004; her first grandson, David Demag on Feb. 5, 2003; her sonin-law, Steven Beaudoin on April 8, 2001; and sister, Glenna Zeno in 1983. Following her wishes, there will be no visiting hours. A celebration of her life will be held at her home in Essex Junction, Wednesday, Feb. 2, from 2 p.m. until early evening. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, in St. Lawrence Catholic Church on West Street in Essex Junction. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in Connie's name to your favorite Christian charity. To send online condolances, please visit www.ready funeral.com. Arrangments are by the Ready Funeral and Cremation Service, Mountain View Chapel, 68 Pinecrest Drive, Essex Junction.