PETER ASHBY

We just heard now of Peters disappearance and death. He was such a respected sailor and we knew him for years. When my husbands brother had an accident and stroke at the age of 29 , he visited him and spoke to him about recovery. Our hearts go out to Moira and all of family...Linda and Michael Cooper

I was shocked to read off Peter's passing last year and my heart felt condolences are extended to his family. I first met Peter in the early 1970s when I was on the Neurosurgical staff of T.W.H. and beginning my career in the surgical treatment of pain with stimulation of the spinal cord and peripheral nerves as well as stimulating the phrenic nerve for diaphragmatic pacing. Peter played a key role in this treatment and research by providing results of his EMG studies of the patient's diaphragms. He was always so pleasant, helpful and interested in these projects that it made the work seem simple and worthwhile.
Our paths have since diverged but the best memories live on and provide comfort til we meet again

Dear Moya,
I am very sorry to only now hear of your loss, my very sincere condolences and I still have fond memories of our time together in London, your marriage to Peter, the Picasso exhibition in Paris for a weekend together with my wife Neridah in the late 60's. You and Peter also came to Sydney for a short working period in the 70's and your son Mark came to work at my office in Sydney for a short while as a student. Should you ever visit Sydney please make contact.
Sincerely, Mark

Dr. Ashby, my neurologist for 34 years, was truly one of the kindest doctors I have ever had the pleasure to meet. He always knew what to do to help me and he will be very much missed by me and so many of his MG patients. My condolences to his family at this time.

Dear Moya, There are never the right words to express to you and your family the loss you are feeling at this time. With deepest sympathy.
Violet Broadhead

Dear Moya, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Devastating. My thoughts and prayers are with you and I hope, when the time is right, that you will feel up to joining your friends at Second Mile.

I am so sorry to hear this news and wish you (Moya) and your loved ones all the best under the circumstances.

I've missed you at our art group and hope you will return soon.

My sincere condolences to Dr. Ashby’s family. It has been a privilege and a valuable learning experience to work with him this past year. His kind demeanor and professionalism have left a lasting impression on myself and his patients who continue to express their gratitude and fond memories of him over the years. He will be greatly missed here at the lab.

My deepest condolences to Dr. Ashby's family and loved ones. I had the privilege of getting to know briefly and he seemed like a kind, wonderful and funny soul. I recall him being curious and insightful during our conversations, and how humble he was despite his countless accomplishments. I hope you find some comfort in knowing he did so much for the Neurology community and will be missed.

Take care.

My condolences to Peter’s family on such a great loss. Peter was a superb teacher, scholar and neurologist who was a much valued resource for other neurologists and a kindly, thoughtful person with his patients. I personally enjoyed very much his amiable company when sailing with him on Lake Ontario in the “Duck house” as he told me the boat was dubbed by his children and also camping with him in Algonquin Park. We have very fond memories of Peter.

Peter Ashby was a brilliant clinician and scientist and a wonderful teacher and colleague- quite irreplaceable!
He will be sorely missed. With profound sympathy to his family-Sincerely, Keith Meloff MD Neurologist

Dear Deb and family; you have been in my thoughts and prayers for a while, and will continue to be. May the memories of a well-lived life comfort you now, and always. Kindest wishes, Julia Fogg

Peter introduced me to Lake Ontario racing many years ago on his first boat Duckhouse. I was so lucky to have had this kind and enthusiastic mentor, and I am very saddened by his loss. Visits to Queen City will not be quire the same.
My deepest condolences to Moya and family.
Peter Aimone
Former Crew

On behalf of the Shawyer Family our deepest condolences to Moya, Deb, Dave and their families.

I remember Peter from my days as a Junior member of Queen City Yacht Club where my dad was Vice Commadore and then Commadore. I was taught to sail by Peter’s son, Mark and his daughter Deb.

On behalf of the Shawyer Family our deepest condolences to Moya, Deb, Dave and their families on the loss.

I remember Peter from my days as a Junior member of Queen City Yacht Club where my dad was Vice Commadore and then Commadore. I was taught to sail by Peter’s son, Mark and his daughter Deb. My lasting memory of Peter will sailing with Peter on his beloved 36 foot Albert Candy Cane and watching him race on Queen City race nights even if one of those times he got into an that almost sunk Candy Cane.

On behalf of the Shawyer Family our deepest condolences to Moya, Deb, Dave and their families on the loss.

My sincerest condolences to Peter’s family. He was a great mentor and colleague. I will never forget the inspirational time spent with him doing research during my training. He was a wonderful person, well respected by the international Neurology community. He will be greatly missed by everyone.

Peter is truly an outstanding neurologist, mentor and colleague. He will be greatly missed. Condolences to Moya and family

Dear Deborah. I am so sorry for your loss and I would like to present you and your family my sincere condolences with my prayers and comforting hugs. May the nice memories and great legacy of your beloved father be always in your hearts.

My sincerest condolences to Moya and family. Peter was a top neurologist and outstanding colleague over many years. The memories of him give a great portrait of a wonderful man.
John Wherrett

Peter’s passion for sailing and for Queen City was truly inspiring. Our deepest sympathies go out to Moya and the family.

Condolences to Peter’s family. He was a great colleague and well respected by patients, the Neurology community and everyone who knew him. He will be greatly missed.

Dear Moya, Debbie and Mark,
My thoughts are with you in this difficult and sad times. Memories will always be there.

A man with so many gifts and generosity of spirit. Deepest sympathy to Moya and the family. He will be missed by all who met him along the journey.

The last time my wife Jane and I sailed Lotus, Peter and Moya, along with our friend Johnny Carroll were on board for a short afternoon cruise on the lake.
Peter looked so at home sitting in the cockpit. When he took the helm for a while, he instantly was at one with the boat—a treasured memory.

Peter always made you feel better when you met him—good humoured, kind, helpful, formidably intelligent, unfailingly polite—a true gentleman.
In his younger days he had played the cello. I’ll bet he was damn good at it too. (He told me that tympanists love playing Mozart—just the kind of thing a Renaissance man would know).

We can’t picture him not being excellent at anything he put his mind to. His digitally created Christmas cards are things of beauty and originality.

Our thoughts are with his loved ones. We share their sadness.

Peter will be missed by many. His kind doesn’t come along very often.

Jane and Ken

My condolences to Mrs. Ashby and family. I share in the lost of Dr. Ashby whom I have worked with and have known for over 30 years in the EMG lab. His care and bedside manners for his patients are exceptional and he will certainly be missed as a valued Neurologist of UHN.

Jackie Duffus

A beautiful tribute to wonderful man. We are privileged to have known Peter and the Ashby Family and will always think of him fondly, having shared a passion for sailing and many good times at Queen City.

He was my brother-in-law and known in the family as Uncle Peter, a happy, welcoming and unassuming man. So many memories over the years where Peter's quirky sense of humour added to family bonding between Canada and UK.
My heartfelt sympathy to Moya who has lost her best friend and life long companion.

I'm so sorry for your loss. Peter was a wonderful man. I know Barry thought very highly of him. There aren't adequate words to convey my sadness for you all. Peter lives on in hearts and memories. I wish I could be there to celebrate his life. Sending my condolences from Australia. Wendy Hitchins

My fondest memories of working with Dr. Ashby at TWH include his kindness and the utmost respect he showed everyone, not just his fellow physicians but also the techs like myself and secretaries. He was very patient and always took the time to explain things to us. I learned so much from working with him. I remember getting articles of neuromuscular diseases in preparation for our patients. He was such a great teacher.

He always lead by example. Dr. Ashby was the first one in and last one out of the clinic on Fridays. He was generous and offered help anytime he could. His quick wit and sense of humour always lightened up our days.

It was an absolute pleasure having worked with Dr. Ashby. Sending my sincerest condolences to Mrs. Ashby and the rest of the family.

Dear Moya, Debbie, and Mark:

Our deepest condolences to you and your family at this time of great loss. We will be keeping you in our thoughts and wish you peace and the very best of memories always.
Sincerely,
Olveta (OPD, Toronto East General) and Sandra (Leaside High alum.)

Everyone has favourite memories of those who pass leaving their footprints in the sand, or on the souls of those who so admired them. Why did I think Peter was so special? What if I said because he rode up Bayview with his wonderful wife, Moya, to get home after a long day of sailing. I couldn't help but admire that...it was a long, uphill slog! And they did it faithfully, every time they came to the club. Okay, what if I said it was because he rented a table at the Island Christmas Boutique to sell his very, very special cards, produced digitally but with so much extra included. First the idea, a scene that resonated, usually with a figure included. Scenes from his observance on the island and within the club grounds. Scenes so startling in their simplicity and originality, painted from his own viewpoint and with his extraordinary colouring, And there he sat at the fair, being one of us. Love. How about the serious and wise diary entries home, regaling us with their adventures while cruising. Not just the adventures but every day observances that formed a poem of beauty and wisdom.
I didn't know Peter well but what I saw I cherished. I am so sorry to feel you gone, Peter. May you rest in peace.

Peter Ashby was a great colleague over several decades. He was so helpful in participating in the diagnosis and treatment of patients that desperately needed his expertise, so many of whom would comment on his quiet kindness and empathy. We will all miss him, but we are comforted by the thoughts of all of us who benefited from knowing him.
We hope the family will be able to take solace from the thoughts of all of his patients and colleagues who share their loss.

Peter, always was passionate about sailing and will I always treasure sailing with him from NYC to Bermuda on George’s boat and again from St Martin to Antigua. It was a happy time and loads of laughs with Jan, Peter, myself and George all single handers. My sincere condolences to Moya and family and many sailing friends here in Toronto and around the World. RIP Peter

He was a wonderful man who will be missed all who ever met him and will be greatly missed.

Peter was the gentlest captain for a sailing race. Very fond memories of my early racing years with Peter and Moya. I hope the anguish is behind you Moya, I can’t imagine what you went through. My condolences and healing vibes for your broken hearts.

In my first few years with Peter and Moya's old boat Candy Cane, I'd often remark that whatever harbour I'd sail into, the boat had more friends than I did. It didn't take many conversations with Peter to see why this was the case; he was such a pleasant, sweet, and friendly man, and will definitely continue to be missed.

We share your loss. Peter was a kind and giving person. He will be missed by all who new him.

Peter was always the consummate gentleman in his dealings with everyone. He was very easy to talk to and his friendly demeanour made everyone want to engage him in conversation. He was also highly intelligent and had a way of looking at things that made sense. I know he did a lot of work for Queen City and helped make the jobs for some Directors like myself a lot easier.
Our Club will not be the same without him and he will be deeply missed.
My sincere condolences.

Peter was a man of many talents & who was very humble.
I have fond memories of him & his love of cats was something we shared.
Seeing him at the island Christmas boutique with his beautiful cards was a pleasure. He wore many hats & excelled in so many ways.
My heart goes out to you Moya & your family.

My deepest condolences to Moya and your family. I have such fond memories of Peter, his kindness and generosity.

My heart goes out Moya, losing a life partner. It was a joy to see their teamwork when Peter joined Moya working behind the scenes at the Ballet Boutique for the Volunteer Committee of the NBOC. A privilege to have met Peter