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Harry Ashbey Obituary
He was a 1952 graduate of Stonington High School. Harry enlisted in the United States Navy, serving on active duty from 1952 to 1955. Immediately following his military service, he went to work at Electric Boat, retiring after 36 years.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Danute "Fran" (Jasys) Ashbey; his daughter, Elena (Ashbey) Tarbox and her husband, James of Westerly, R.I.; his son, Keith Ashbey and his wife, Cherri (Taylor) of Waterford and their children, Nathaniel Ashbey of Waterford, Kathryn Ashbey of Key West, Fla., and Abigail Ashbey of Waterford.
Services for Harry will be held privately at the family's convenience.
Donations in Harry's memory can be made to Beacon Hospice, 111 Founders Plaza, Suite 1802, East Hartford, CT 06108.
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Elena
February 21, 2024
Remembering you is easy
we do it everyday
Missing you is the hard part
that never goes away.
Loving you always and forever!
Elena
March 17, 2023
Not a moment goes by that I don't miss you!!!!!
Elena
June 1, 2021
I miss you so much!!!
Sandra Ashbey DeVeau
March 4, 2021
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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Laurie Taylor Kluttz
February 28, 2021
My Condolences to the Ashbey family of there loss of Harry
Laurie Taylor kluttz
February 28, 2021
I would like to send my deepest condolences to the Ashley Family on there loss of Harry
Mary Steward
February 27, 2021
Fran and Family
Please accept our condolences in your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary & Edward Steward
Dave and Debbie Miner
February 26, 2021
To the family, it is hard to have someone with you throughout your life and then not. We sympathize with your pain. Harry, and the family is with us in our thoughts and prayers.
Greg Wilkinson, Gales Ferry
February 26, 2021
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Chris Davis
February 25, 2021
My condolences to Keith and the entire Ashbey family. While I never had the pleasure of meeting him, I heard Keith speak of him very often and it was obvious how much he loved his family and the positive impact he had on all their lives.
Jean Wilkinson
February 25, 2021
Elena, I’m so sorry to learn of your father’s passing, My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
Ernie Smith
February 25, 2021
Elena,
I am very sorry to here of the passing of your dad.
Ernie Smith
Sean Griffin
February 25, 2021
Very sorry.
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