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Ashby, Donald James

Kentville, NS

November 5, 2024


Donald James Ashby, 86, of Kentville, passed away suddenly in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.


Born in Oshawa, Ontario, he was the son of the late Fred and Lottie (Wescott) Ashby.


Don served in the Canadian Navy from 1954-1959. Prior to retirement in 1996 he managed Co-ops in Bridgewater, NS and Kensington, PEI and subsequently become the area manager of Co-op Atlantic. In addition to his incredible sense of humor, he was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed gardening, landscaping, hiking, walking, wine making, volunteering, the beloved cottage and of course his family.


Don is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Joan (Black); son, Peter Ashby (Sue Bahat) of Riverview, NB; daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Corey Vollman of Edmonton, AB; sister, Bonnie and Dr. Peter Oddie of Kingston, ON; grandchildren, Montgomery Ashby (Jess Cronshaw) of Edmonton, AB, James Ashby of Kingston, NS, Joshua Vollman of Edmonton, AB; great grandchildren, Niamh, Wren and Brynn; nieces and nephews, Dr. Morgan Oddie of London, ON, Meghan Oddie (Ian Johnston) and Michael Oddie (Laurie Boulianne) of Kingston, ON, Jacquie Dube of Trenton, ON, Kimberley Ashby of Oshawa, ON and Glenn Ashby of NB; sisters-in-law, Elaine Black of Bedford, NS, Margaret Coutts (John Coutts) of Fall River, NS, Muriel Gollan of Windsor, NS and Helen Rozon of Oshawa, ON.


In addition to his parents, Don was predeceased by his brother, Ted Ashby and daughter-in-law, Monette Ashby.


Special thanks to the emergency response team and medical staff at the Valley Regional Hospital in Kentville, NS as well as Dr. Andrea Mossman and special friends Dr. Olivier and Mya Dubeau.


Donations in memory can be made to the Valley Regional Hospital.




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