Thomas-Ashton-Obituary

Thomas S. Ashton Jr.

Silver Spring, Maryland

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 THOMAS STEWART ASHTON, JR.  (Age 49)  On Saturday, June 11, 2011, of Gaithersburg, MD after suffering from cancer died peacefully at the Montgomery Hospice Casey House. Beloved son of Naomi R. Ashton and the late Thomas Stewart Ashton, Sr.; loving brother of Sandra A. Ashton....

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Tommy, I miss you so much! I think about you every day. You were my brother and my best friend. I have so many happy memories that I will treasure forever. I love you more than words can express! You were truly the best person on this earth. You are with me in my heart, and my angel watching over me. Thank you for being such a wonderful brother and friend! Love, Sandra

Tom was my neighbor for 14 years. His dog, Buster, and my dog, Mambo, spent a lot of time outside together. Tom and I would laugh because they would constantly wrap themselves around our legs with their leashes and then got stuck and couldn't free themselves. We spent time talking while he sat in his truck, outside the house, blasting the radio with a drink in his hand, like he was on his own little island. My kids drew pictures for him and ran outside to say hi whenever they saw him. He...

My sympathies go out to the family of Tom Ashton. I lived in the house above his for several years and occasionally took care of Buster while he was away. He invited me to ride on his boat once. I never took him up on it...but looking back, I wish I did. I didn’t really know him all that well but the few times we talked I found him to be an easy going and personable fellow. We seemed to agree on lots of things. He was always a helpful neighbor my kids liked him as well. I am genuinely...

Tommy, I was thinking of you today and had to chuckle. One of my first memories of you were when you came over on Sunday after church and decided to join us in the swimming pool. With all your Sunday clothes on including dress shoes...funny. One of many memories.

Little Tommy ,you are my cousin,friend and brother.I will miss you until we meet again.Love Mike

May you rest in eternal peace Tommy. We will never forget all the good times we had together when we lived in Virginia. Your contagious laughter will remain in our hearts forever.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Aunt Naomi. May you find comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Love,
Jamie and Elsa

I light this candle in honor of Jesus, who is the light of the world; now our precious Tommy is part of that light. Shine brightly on all of your family and friends.
Love,
Your Cousin Linda & Family

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Tommy's family. Tommy was such a caring and loving person. The world will truly miss that great smile. You will always be in our hearts.