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Armand Ashenfelter Obituary
EAST WINTHROP -- Armand Ashenfelter passed away peacefully at his East Winthrop home on May 17, 2011. His loving family was by his side.
Born on Sept. 19, 1916, in Wichita, Kan., he attended local schools, North High and John Brown University in Arkansas.
With war clouds looming, Armand took leave as a display artist with the K.G. and E. and enlisted in the United States Navy six years prior to Pearl Harbor. He served as a Chief Petty Officer with an air squadron attached to the Atlantic Fleet for the duration of the war.
A 10 day leave in 1942 afforded him the opportunity to return to Wichita and marry Rosemary Giboney who, shortly thereafter, joined him on the East Coast.
Armand joined the Central Maine Power Company in October 1945 where he 'wore several hats' including display, sales promotion and was a member of the Advertising Club of Portland.
Retiring 35 years later, he pursued his meaningful hobbies. He and his beloved Rosemary continued their many long- to-be-remembered travel experiences.
In Armand's twilight he was heard to say, 'I have lived. I have laughed and I have cried. I have loved and been loved. I have truly been blessed with a loving family and caring friends. God has been good to me.'
Armand and his devoted family suffered the loss of his adored wife for over 59 years. He now leaves his daughter and son-in-law, Anne and Jack Savona, his daughter, Debra Hart, and his son, Dirck Ashenfelter. He leaves six grandchildren, Andrea Brown and her husband Rick, Greg Savona and his wife Erika, Megan Hart and her husband Tony Sprague, Erik Hart and his wife Denise, Stephanie Ashenfelter, and Katelyn Ashenfelter; as well as five great-grandchildren, Lucas and Sydney Brown, Katherine and Avery Hart and Ryan Savona.
Per Armand's request, his ashes will be committed to the sea off Bailey Island by family at a later date. Family and friends are invited to gather for a memorial reception this Sunday, May 22, at the Augusta Country Club from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to:
St. Paul's Catholic Mission Care of Sisters Barbara and Maureen
P.O. Box 268
Crown Point, New Mexico 87313
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Muffy Oatway
May 20, 2011
Anne, Jack, Deb and Dirck, I am so sorry I can't be with you on Sunday. We leave the UK for good on June 1 and I'm so sad that I can't just pick up and fly back to celebrate his life with you. I was hoping I'd be back in the US before he left. Seth and Mother will be there on Sunday. I'll be in touch with all of you when I return.
Seth Oatway
May 19, 2011
The Hill won't be the same.
Love to you all.
Seth
France Ashenfelter
May 19, 2011
Dear Anne & Jack, Deb and Dirck:
Please accept my deepest condolences. Your father was a great man that I was fortunate enough to call 'Dad' too. I hope the happy memories you all hold dear will help to ease your sorrow. I know he's dancing in heaven with 'Mom' now.
Jeff Temple
May 19, 2011
Armand send me a card 6 years ago when my Dad, Norm Temple, another longtime CMP and WW2 vet, passed away. The card read, in Armands own handwriting -" I feel your pain....I share your loss". Just wanted to let you know the Temple family feels the same way about Armand and his family. May god bless Armand Ashenfelter and his wife, and his former CMP circle of friends.
Tom Heels
May 19, 2011
We will miss you. Tom heels
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