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Eleanor Ashby Obituary
BRUNSWICK -- Formerly of Freeport, Eleanor lived with her daughter Joyce and her grandchildren Kimmy, Kasey and John in West Bath. She died on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011.
She was born in Bath the daughter of Ernest and Thelma (Young) Doughty on Nov. 20, 1937. Her family moved to Falmouth where she attended Falmouth schools.
She married Vernon A. Ashby Sr. of Portland on July 1, 1960. They made their home on the Bragdon Road in Freeport where they lived for over 30 years. Mr. Ashby passed away in 1995.
They had four children, Mrs. Gloria Bailey of Bath, Ms. Joyce Mathews of West Bath, Mrs. Sandra Martin of Columbia, Miss., and Vernon A. Ashby Jr. of West Bath. She has 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, whom she dearly loved spending time with. She had 13 brothers and sisters and she is survived by Christine Libby of Arundel and Mrs. Alice Rickett of Kittery. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews including Linda, David, Nelson, Stevie, Ricky, Cathy, Levi, Eric, Allan and Tommy.
She worked at R.J. Peacock Cannery of Portland, where she met her husband. She also had worked at Worumbo Mill in Lisbon Falls, Marcrafts Inc. of Freeport, the Eastland Shoe Co. of Freeport, Freeport Convalescent Center and Dennison Seafood Co. retiring in 2003. She provided janitorial services at her church in Lisbon Falls.
She enjoyed genealogy research and was an avid crossword puzzle enthusiast.
At her request, there will be no funeral services. There will be a private family graveside committal service in Elmwood Cemetery in Pownal in the spring with the Rev. William H. Bailey. Please visit www.lindquistfuneralhome.com to share your condolences, memories and tributes with Eleanor's family.
Lindquist Funeral Home
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Memories and Condolences
for Eleanor Ashby
Joyce Ashby Mathews
February 24, 2011
Mama, i am really trying here. Time is going by and my heart still aches. I wanted to take amoment to thank everyone for all their thoughts and words. My mama was and is a truly amazing women.
Sandi Reilly
February 16, 2011
Thinking of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Missy Parker (Thoits)
February 13, 2011
Dear Joyce and Sandy
So sorry to hear about your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Kathy Durand
February 13, 2011
Joyce and Family,
We are sorry for your loss and will miss Aunt Eleanor greatly. Love Steve, Ricky, Kathy and Jimmy and Little Steve.
Alice Rickett
February 13, 2011
To my dear sister Eleanor,
I miss u so much, and I miss your letters you sent cause they were always funny and made me laugh. Joyce I love you and please hang in there cause your mother wouldn't want you to be so sad cause she is gone, and in a better place with no more pain and suffering and is whole again. She would want you to be strong to take care of yourself and your children that she loved dearly. I love you Joyce from aunt Alice.
Joyce Ashby, Mathews
February 13, 2011
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH MAMA.
Kimmy, Kasey, Littleman Mathews
February 13, 2011
We love and miss you Grandma. Love, Kimmy, Kasey and Littleman
Joyce Ashby, Mathews
February 13, 2011
I LOVE YOU MAMA.
Joyce Ashby, Mathews
February 13, 2011
Mama, I miss you so much, you are my best friend. The love only a daughter could feel for her mother. I know I told you everyday but I love you!! I wish you didn't leave me I'm not sure what to do... I'm numb. I know with all my heart your in heaven and that gives me peace. But it was so hard telling the babes and littleman is taking it so hard, you are also his bestfriend. Mama I'm trying so hard to stay strong just like you wanted. Mama I love you bunches and a' bunches!!
donna rickett
February 13, 2011
we are all gonna miss you rest in peace may god be with your family
Dawn Allen
February 13, 2011
Dear Joyce and Family,
I will greatly miss aunt Eleanor. Espicially knowing how stubburn and fisty she was. And boy you didnt want to get her mad. We will all miss you aunt Eleanor, may you rst in peace. I know you are looking down on everyone.
Love your niece Dawn and kids
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