1927
Edwin
2009
Edwin R. Ashby
October 3, 1927 — December 31, 2009
JEFFERSON - Edwin R. Ashby, 82, of Israels River Road, died Thursday December 31, 2009 at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster.
Mr. Ashby was born in New Loudon, NH, on October 3, 1927, the son of Ralph E. and Rosiana (Vailancourt) Ashby.
Edwin had a long military career spanning many years. He first served several years with the US Navy and then 20 years with the US Air Force. He was a highly decorated three war veteran involved with many divisions of the military including the Sea-Bees, Underwater Demolition Team, Scout & Raiders, Navy Seals and was also a Navy Frogman. His duty included a tour in the Pacific Theater during WWII and he worked with missile systems while in the Air Force. After his military retirement he worked as a lineman for Verizon telephone.
He was a lifetime member of VFW and American Legion having served as past district and Post Commander of the VFW. He was also a Third Degree member of the Odd Fellows.
Ed has received several awards from Veterans Associations and community service programs for his diligent efforts to support local programs and raise money.
Family members include his wife Marilyn (Robinson) Ashby of Jefferson; two sons Scott E. Ashby of Hill, NH, Paul R. Ashby of Interlachen, FL; a daughter, Lynn R. Abramovich of Monroe, NC; 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Two brothers, Dale V. Ashby and James R. Ashby, predeceased him.
Visiting hours will be held Tuesday evening, January 5, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A committal service with military honors will be held Wednesday morning at 11:30 AM in the State Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen.
In lieu of flowers donations maybe made in his memory to the WMRHS, Spartan Battalion, JROTC Program, 127 Regional Rd., Whitefield, NH 03598 or to Breathe New Hampshire, 9 Cedarwood Drive, Unit 12, Bedford, NH 03110, Attn: Memorial Gifts.
Mr. Ashby was born in New Loudon, NH, on October 3, 1927, the son of Ralph E. and Rosiana (Vailancourt) Ashby.
Edwin had a long military career spanning many years. He first served several years with the US Navy and then 20 years with the US Air Force. He was a highly decorated three war veteran involved with many divisions of the military including the Sea-Bees, Underwater Demolition Team, Scout & Raiders, Navy Seals and was also a Navy Frogman. His duty included a tour in the Pacific Theater during WWII and he worked with missile systems while in the Air Force. After his military retirement he worked as a lineman for Verizon telephone.
He was a lifetime member of VFW and American Legion having served as past district and Post Commander of the VFW. He was also a Third Degree member of the Odd Fellows.
Ed has received several awards from Veterans Associations and community service programs for his diligent efforts to support local programs and raise money.
Family members include his wife Marilyn (Robinson) Ashby of Jefferson; two sons Scott E. Ashby of Hill, NH, Paul R. Ashby of Interlachen, FL; a daughter, Lynn R. Abramovich of Monroe, NC; 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Two brothers, Dale V. Ashby and James R. Ashby, predeceased him.
Visiting hours will be held Tuesday evening, January 5, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A committal service with military honors will be held Wednesday morning at 11:30 AM in the State Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen.
In lieu of flowers donations maybe made in his memory to the WMRHS, Spartan Battalion, JROTC Program, 127 Regional Rd., Whitefield, NH 03598 or to Breathe New Hampshire, 9 Cedarwood Drive, Unit 12, Bedford, NH 03110, Attn: Memorial Gifts.
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