Obituary of James Ascott
Ascott, James Ernest
December 22, 1926 – November 15, 2018
We celebrate the life and mourn the passing of James Ernest Ascott. Beloved husband and sweetheart of Elizabeth Jean (nee Drummond) for 72 years. Dear father of Allen Ascott (Shirley), Cathy Coulter (late Doug), Julie Heinrichs (Ed). Remembered fondly by Suzanne Ascott. Proud Grandpa to Marnie Johnstone (Curtis), Amy Dawson (Gregg), Allison Oyston (Michael), Aaron Coulter (Melanie), Graham Coulter (Becky), Corinne Fung (Charles), Eric Heinrichs and the late Tina Heinrichs. Special Great Grandpa to Evan and Nathan Johnstone, Lennox Oyston, Emma, Joshua, and Grace Coulter, Chad and Heidi Coulter, Elizabeth and Olivia Fung. Born and raised in Leamington to parents, the late Mary and Ernie Ascott. Predeceased by his sisters Kathleen and Ethel and his brother Don. Survived by his brother-in-law Bob and wife Jane and many nieces and nephews. Dad’s interests revolved around his family, love of nature, collections of vintage Christmas ornaments, Valentines, marbles and travelling. He was a long-time member of the Wheatley United Church, Wheatley Lions Club, Talbot Trail Golf Club, Monday Night Poker, Pakesley Hunt Club and Jack’s Coffee Shop. He was an employee of Chrysler Canada for 34 years. Dad’s gentle support for his family was unending! We loved and respected him and will miss him dearly. Sincere thanks to Dr. A. Gow, Dr. R. Moncur and the staff at the Sunparlor Home for their compassionate care. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home and Visitation Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Sunday from 2-5 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate James’ life, from the funeral home, on Monday, November 19, 2018 at 2 p.m. A private family interment to follow. Donations, made by cheque, in memory of James may be made to the Wheatley United Church or Erie Shores Hospice. Family and Friends may share their memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of James
Ascott 1926 2018..
Death notice for the town of: Leamington, Province: Ontario