Lisa Ashworth

Ashworth, Lisa NISKAYUNA Lisa Marie (Ayers) Ashworth, 45, passed away unexpectedly at her home on April 17, 2014. Born on April 19, 1968 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Mary and David Ayers of Colonie. She was a graduate of Shaker High School, class of 1986. Lisa recently graduated summa cum laude from the College of Saint Rose with a degree in elementary education and special education, and was pursuing a graduate degree from SUNY-Albany. She was living her dream as a special education teacher at Van Schake Elementary School in Cohoes. Lisa is the cherished wife of Frederick Brian Ashworth for 18 1/2 years and the devoted mother of David and Jeffrey Ashworth. In addition, she is survived by her cousin, "sister" Vicky (Steve) Doren; beloved nephew Jason; nephew (godson) Nicholas; her birth mother Pam Goodrich; her dear sisters, Michelle (Christian) Monberg, Danielle (Kusal) DeSilva, and Aimee Lafrance; her maternal grandmother, Ruth; late grandfather, John Goodrich; as well as eight aunts and uncles and numerous cousins. Lisa was an inspiration and a positive role model as a wife, mother, teacher and friend. She was eternally optimistic about life and all its possibilities. Her perpetual smile, warm, glistening eyes, and endearing sweetness, captivated everyone she met. Her boundless passion for primary education was only eclipsed by her fathomless love for her immediate and extended family. In lieu of flowers, Lisa would have loved for donations to be made in honor of her to the Autism Society of America, Albany Chapter, 101 State St., Schenectady, NY 12305. Phone: (518) 355-2191. Memorial calling hours will be held between 4 and 6 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2014 at the Niskayuna Reformed Church, 3041 Troy-Schenectady Road, the service will be at 6 p.m. To leave a special message for the family online, visit newcomeralbany.com.