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Nicole Phillips-Ashley Obituary
She was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Nina (née Dobrenchuk) Parrotta and a native of Chelsea, Mass.
Some of her most cherished memories were of spending every summer at the family's home in Falmouth Heights.
Nikki was a true lover of life whose passions included spending time with her family and many friends, travel, offroading and bonfires at Sandy Neck Beach, photography and various holistic healing arts.
Through her work as the housing coordinator of Baybridge Clubhouse and with over 15 years in Narcotics Anonymous, she was able to touch innumerable lives with her unfailing compassion and strength. Nikki also shared herself with others as a Reiki master and a certified Kriya massage therapist.
She is survived by her husband David V. Ashley; daughter, Alix Phillips of New York, N.Y.; stepdaughters, Grace, Iris and Annabelle Ashley of Cape Cod; sister, Theodora Pawlak of Gaithersburg, Md. and family; brother, Guy Parrotta of Saugus and family; former husband Thomas of Brookline and his mother, Rosemarie Phillips of Chelsea; brother-in-law, Glenn Ashley of Eastham and family; extended family scattered all over the United States and the unbelievable number of friends she had collected throughout the years who had become her second family.
The family would like to offer their immense gratitude to the staff of Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston, RHCI and the McCarthy Care Center in Sandwich, and all others who helped Nikki throughout her journey.
A Celebration of Life will be held Jan. 23 at the Unity Church of the Light which is located at 147 Walton Ave. in Hyannis. All who were blessed enough to know her are welcome to attend the service which will commence at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the following organizations as Nikki had requested: Hospice & Palliative Care of Cape Cod/McCarthy Care Center, Friends of Baybridge, and Angel House.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Greg F.
January 13, 2023
Wonderful People
January 13, 2021
Prayers to all
Thomas OConnor
September 19, 2020
I loved Nicole from 7 th grade though out my life. I’m sorry and will be heaven soon with you. Nicole I love you forever.
Madge Z
January 23, 2010
Nature
As a fond mother, when the day is o'er,
Leads by the hand her little child to bed,
Half willing, half reluctant to be led,
And leave his broken playthings on the floor,
Still gazing at them through the open door,
Nor wholly reassured and comforted
By promises of others in their stead,
Which, though more splendid, may not please him more;
So Nature deals with us, and takes away
Our playthings one by one, and by the hand
Leads us to rest so gently, that we go
Scarce knowing if we wish to go or stay,
Being too full of sleep to understand
How far the unknown transcends the what we know.
By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The Poetry Foundation
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January 22, 2010
Nicky was a very special person she will be missed throughout the community. everyone she touched and loved will have an angel looking down on them.
Kim
Obie & Karen Obrien
January 22, 2010
Dear Guy and El:
Although we are miles apart at your time of grieving, please know that you are all in our thoughts.
Jozy Spinelli
January 21, 2010
To T.P. And Guy . I am so Sad to learn the passing of Nikki. We were neighbors in chelsea from 1960 - 1995. our parents were very close and my siblings and i were very close to nikki, as well as my neices! we have been out of touch for many years but, my family and i have never forgotten her. Nikki, may you rest in peace, you are with your parents and my parents now in Heaven! your old neighbor Jozy Spinelli
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January 21, 2010
dear dave and girls. i did not know nikki, but knew of her great and beautiful spirit through my sister elaine good. nikki was was one of those rare people who god let us see his beauty and goodness. god bless. donna tarquinio
elaine good
January 20, 2010
Dave and Girls,
I am so sad for you and your family. Nikki mentored me @ Clubhouse and I am forever grateful. She was more than a friend, and I have been so blessed to have worked with her. She shared her GRAVY recipe, the Clubhouse way, her Chelsea "tock" and her support and guidance. Nikki saved so many peoples lives, and held everyone accountable for their actions, or in-actions. I am a better person just from knowing her.
I hope the wonderful memories that you have will bring you all comfort during this difficult time.
Elaine Good
John Derendinger Jr
January 19, 2010
Nikki was a wonderful person! She pushed me in the right direction she was always pushing me to do the right thing when I was doing the wrong thing! She helped me alot in the last 3 yrs that I've known her thru Baybridge Clubhouse! It's sad to see a wonderful person like Nikki leave us so short in life! She's in a good place know watching over all of us and some day we'll all be there with her again and get to see that wonderful smile of her's! We miss you alot Nikki!
God Bless
John (aka)JJ & Dawn
Annabelle Ashley
January 19, 2010
I have immeasurable gratitude for all that Nikki gave to my life and this world. She was such a wonderful woman to many many people. May the words she spoke, the souls she's healed, and the memories she made live on through all who are still here. I couldn't be who I am without her.
Much Peace&Love,
Your pudgybelle
McDonough
January 19, 2010
We are truly sad about your loss...
Such a young beautiful woman...She was a unique person who only briefly touched our family on "Emerald Lane".
We will pray for your family to find strength during this tough time...
Steve,Mary,Katherine,William, & Elizabeth
Justin Horner
January 19, 2010
Dear David and girls--
Words cannot describe all the wonderful things that Nikki Provided for us here at the clubhouse. She was a friend, mentor, advocate, and always tried to bring people to there fullest capability. She strongly thought that everyone had something offer. No matter the circumstances she never gave up. She believed in 2nd 3rd or 4 chances.
For me she provided so much. She taught me to live to the fullest. Spend time to smell the flowers even if they didn't even smell so good.
She never ever gave up on me.
I am grateful to have had the opportunity to get to know such an amazing women. I strongly believe that each and everyone of us has Nikki inside our hearts and minds guiding us in the right direction. She is now looking over all of us steering us away from the inturblent times that life can throw at us.
You all are in my thoughts, prayers and well wishes on a daily basis now.
Love---
Justin
Carol Call
January 19, 2010
Dear David and Girls-
We were so sorrow to hear of Nikki's passing. Words cannot express our sadness. Although we have not kept in touch, we will never forget your beautiful wedding day and how happy both of you were - such a happy occasion. May all of the happy years you shared together help you to get through this very difficult time. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you.
Carol and Ardie
January 19, 2010
David,
I am so sorry to hear about Nikki. I've known you since you were a kid growing up with my brothers in Osterville and had the pleasure of meeting Nikki at Baybridge when Paul was involved with the program. She was so good to Paul and a wonderful asset to Baybridge.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy (Carlson) Lavallee
Gregory Fones
January 19, 2010
God Bless Nicole may she be at Peace,Nicole always had a way of making you feel comfortable and loved,God Bless
January 19, 2010
Our deepest sympathies at this very sad time. Sometimes we're very lucky to know special angels that do so much for others.
It was a honor being her friend and brother in law
Blessings,
Michael and Nora Ashley
Osterville
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