Marilyn J. Ashbourne
1929-2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the
passing of Marilyn Jean Ashbourne on November 20, 2021 at St
John’s at the age of 92. She was predeceased by husband
Gordon, parents Edward and Sarah Anstey, sister Sylvia Blacker,
brothers Barry Ross Anstey and Raymond Anstey. She was born
in New York City in 1929 and moved with her family to Twillingate, NL
as a young child, returning to New York in 1945. In 1952 she
married Gordon Ashbourne and returned to Twillingate where she raised
her family. Her home in Twillingate became legendary for its
welcoming manner and joyous hospitality. Her glorious laughter could
calm a raging sea. People could arrive at her home as strangers and
leave feeling they were dearest friends and were always eager to
return. She was a great promoter of NL and always proudly
praised its uniqueness, charm and beauty. Woe to those who said
otherwise. She fought back with optimism against
the cancer that attacked her body five separate times. She
showed that the means to surviving great illnesses is not
determination of the will but the belief that a stronger, guiding
force will carry you through hard times. She was gracious to the end.
To those who knew her she will never be
forgotten.
Marilyn leaves with fond and loving memories:
Children: Wayne ( Dyan) Ashbourne, Peter (Peggy Ashbourne), and
Sheila (Peter) Michael; Grandchildren: Terri (Glen), Melanie
(Mike), Brian, Shalon (Aaron), Robert and Sam. Great-grandchildren:
Isabella, Katie and Greyson; Sisters Loretta May and Barbara Furnari;
as well as a circle of nieces, nephews and other relatives and many
friends.
Keeping with Marilyn’s wishes, cremation has
taken place and there will be a private interment
service.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Marilyn J Ashbourne 19292021..
Death notice for the town of: Twillingate, Province: T-N