Donald James Ashby Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Donald James Ashby of Kentville, Nova Scotia, born in Oshawa, Ontario, who passed away on November 5, 2024. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Fred Ashby and Lottie Ashby (Wescott); his brother Ted Ashby; and his daughter-in-law Monette Ashby. He is survived by: his wife Joan (Black); his children, Peter Ashby (Sue Bahat) of Riverview, NB and Elizabeth; his son-in-law Corey Vollman of Edmonton, AB; his sister Bonnie (Peter Oddie); his grandchildren, Montgomery Ashby (Jess Cronshaw) of Edmonton, AB, James Ashby of Kingston, NS and Joshua Vollman of Edmonton, AB; his great grandchildren, Niamh, Wren and Brynn; his nieces and nephews, Dr. Morgan Oddie of London, ON, Meghan Oddie (Ian Johnston), Michael Oddie (Laurie Boulianne) of Kingston, ON, Jacquie Dube of Trenton, ON, Kimberley Ashby of Oshawa, ON and Glenn Ashby; and his 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..

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