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Victor Ashland Obituary
1934 - 2015
BELFAST - Victor A. Ashland of Montville, 81, died Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, at the Waldo County General Hospital in Belfast, Maine, with his family at his side. He leaves his wife of 38 years, Patricia, his brother, Lou, his sister, Sylvia; his daughters Pamela, Amy, Julie, and Karen, also his sons Brian, Raymond, Patrick, and Thomas and their significant others; 17 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and many close friends.
Born and raised in Belgrade, the son of Albert and Doris, he graduated from Belgrade High School in 1953. Victor served in the Army as a helicopter mechanic. He worked at Maine Helicopters in Augusta from 1959 until his retirement in 2000. He received an award as the General Aviation Mechanic for the State of Maine for "making the most outstanding contribution to air safety in Maine". His excellence in his field of expertise meant that he continued work on special projects throughout his retirement.
There will be a memorial service on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Freedom Congregational Church, 45 Pleasant Street, Freedom, followed by a gathering at the family home at 525 Goosepecker Ridge Road, Montville. All family, friends and members of the community are welcome. A graveside service is scheduled tentatively for the afternoon at 3:30, Pine Grove Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Belgrade.
Arrangements are under the care of Riposta Funeral Home, Belfast. Please visit www.ripostafh.com. for the full obituary and to share memories and condolences.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Waldo County General Hospital Hospice, of Belfast, Maine in memory of Victor Ashland
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Memories and Condolences
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Cindy
September 16, 2015
Ray so sorry for the loss of your dad. I wish you and your family all the best, may your dad RIP. If you need to talk or anything I'm here for you.
Craig Donovan
September 16, 2015
Patti and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Joyce Thompson
September 15, 2015
I have enjoyed seeing Vic almost every day as he came to the farm stand to get his 6 ears of corn. A very quiet man. I'm so glad he spent time with family and friends up till the end. Sympathy is extended to all of his family and friends. R.I.P. Victor.
Dave and Louise Yeaton
September 15, 2015
We send our condolences to the Ashland family in the pssing of Victor.
Dave and Louise Yeaton
Gail Martin
September 15, 2015
Pam & Raymond and all family members, now is a hard time for all of you but time is a great healer and your fondest memories will always be with you forever. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Marilyn Bean
September 15, 2015
So sorry for your loss. It was a pleasure to have known such a nice person. We always enjoyed talking with Vic. Our sympathy to the family.
Marilyn and Harold Bean
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