1922
2014
Alice Ashton, 91, passed away peacefully on February 28th, 2014 at home in Colchester, Ct. She is predeceased by her husband of 65 years, James Frederick Ashton. Alice was born in Morecambe, England on April 22, 1922.
Alice and Fred were married on February 8, 1946 in England and came to America shortly there-after. Initially living in New Jersey for a few years, they settled into their long time residence of Giants Neck Heights in Niantic, Connecticut in 1956.
Over the years, Alice had worked at Electric Boat in Groton, Ct., John Meyers in Norwich, Ct., and Scott's Garden Center in East Lyme .
Alice and her husband were ardent gardeners. Their home and yard were admired by family, friends, visitors, neighbors and passers-by alike. Alice was a talented seamstress, making anything from her daughter's clothes, Halloween costumes, curtains and furniture covers. The list was endless. She also crocheted, knitted, did needlepoint and spent many hours doing crafts, a passion she passed along to her daughter.
Alice's greatest accomplishment was being a loving mother to her children, Pamela and Clifford, and a dedicated and loving wife to her husband Fred. Alice's love for her family was boundless. She was warm-hearted and befriended by all who met her.
In her last year of life, she ventured out to join the Red Hat Society with her close friends and caretakers, Roxanne Daimler and Judy Scalora. We shall ever be indebted to them, as well as Linda Larson and Daryl Dinger (who fondly called her "Mom") for spending many hours taking our mother on short expeditions, playing Scrabble, cards, and other activities.
Alice is survived by her sister Vera Hamilton of Niantic (formerly of Queens, NY), son Clifford James Ashton, his wife Teri; their children Jeffrey and Haley Ashton of East Lyme; daughter Pamela Ashton and her partner Michael Plecan of Colchester, Ct.; and niece Jeannette Brodeur and her family of Terryville, Ct.
Our heartfelt thanks go to both Dr. Setu Vora and Dr. Catherine E. Hylwa for their support and compassion in their care of our mother over the last few years.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 7 at 6:15 p.m. at the Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home, 13 Lake Avenue, Niantic, Connecticut. Family visitation will take place there prior to the service between 5pm and 6:15 pm. Please visit www.fultontherouxniantic.com for photos, tributes, directions and more service information.
Alice's burial will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Center for Hospice Care, 227 Dunham St., Norwich, CT 06360
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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March 28, 2014
Pamela Ashton
It's been a month since you've been gone.
I see your empty chair and expect you to be there.
I see your room and remember our early morning hugs and snuggles....sharing secrets, sharing memorie, laughs and love.
Everyday I have something to tell you, but you're not there.
I miss playing cards, going for drives, I miss everything that is you.
Mom I could never say goodbye to you.
I could never bear the pain.
Instead I'll say I LOVE YOU MOM.
Until we meet again.
Hugs and kisses...Luv...your daughter
March 7, 2014
Todd Whitaker
Cliff, Pam and Aunt Vera
Please accept my condolences. Your mom (sister) was an amazing woman and a big part of my teenage life. I have fond memories of her laughter and her amazing support for her kids. I still think of her every time I eat apple pie cooked on the slightly rare side (her special way).
March 6, 2014
Elizabeth,Jozef Cwalinski
Mr Cliff and Family!
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your mother-
March 5, 2014
Paula and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. We recall her working out in your yard planting flowers. She was a very pleasant woman.
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