Donald D. Ashton

1931 - 2011

Donald D. Ashton obituary, 1931-2011, Fraser, MI

BORN

1931

DIED

2011

FUNERAL HOME

Kaul Funeral Home

35201 Garfield Rd

Clinton Township, Michigan

Donald Ashton Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 23, 2011.

Donald D. Ashton, age 79, died July 22, 2011. Beloved husband of Beverly. Dearest father of David H., Denise Ashton and Darlene (Michael) Weirauch. Loving grandfather of Brett and Reid Weirauch. Dear brother of Ruth Closser. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Donald retired from the US Post Office in 1988 after 38 years of dedicated service. Visitation Sunday 2-6 pm at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield, Clinton Township. Funeral Monday 1 pm at the funeral home. Please share a memory of Donald at www.kaul-funeral.com.

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July 25, 2011

Hal & Diane Sparling

Aunt Bev, and family
Please know we are with you as our prayers have been during your long battle. Words can't express how deeply we feel for you and your unimaginable loss. Just know we are here for you. Love Hal and Diane

July 25, 2011

Hank Holland

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

July 25, 2011

Renae Roop

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

July 24, 2011

Beverly, our dear neighbor, we are saddened to hear about Don. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

July 24, 2011

Darlene my friend, my prayers are with you and your family. May he find peace and comfort now and the pain he suffered is gone. Love to you, Lori Lockard.

July 24, 2011

Carol Gruber

I was so saddened to receive the news about Don, I keep seeing his smileing face as he and Bev would be out and about. Please know how much I wish I could attend the services for Don but I am unable to at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you Bev and hopefully I will see you soon.

July 24, 2011

David Laurence

I will never forget the look of overwhelming pride on Don's face as he celebrated at David's retirement party. His love of family and friends will remain with us always. Rest peacefully, Mr. "A".

July 24, 2011

Tom Wolf

My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time.

July 23, 2011

BEN BROIOKS

I WRITE THIS WITH GREAT SADNESS IN MY HEART, BUT WITH EVERLASTING MEMORIES OF MY BEST FRIEND. DON ALWAYS PUT GOD,BEVERLY AND FAMILY AHEAD OF ANYTHING ELSE, AND I HAVE BEEN RICHLY BLESSED WITH HIS HONESTY,DEVOTION AND HIS DRY WIT. FOR TWENTY SIX YEARS HE HAS BEEN A BROTHER TO ME-I LOVE YOU PAL

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