Passed away gracefully at York Central Hospital, Richmond Hill, on Tuesday, October 11, 2011, Joe Ashenhurst, in his 75th year. Born in Strabane, County of Tyrone, Northern Ireland, on April 21, 1936. Lovingly remembered by his beloved son John-Christopher Ashenhurst, his former wife of 28 years Valerie and dear granddaughter Lily Soleil Ashenhurst-Toews, all of whom reside in Vancouver, British Columbia, and his daughters Sharon Elizabeth and Deborah Louise. Joe is predeceased by his infant son John-Patrick Ashenhurst (October 1973). Predeceased by his parents Josephine (nee Doherty) and Stewart Ashenhurst. Loving brother of Jeanette and her husband Frank Bourne and predeceased by Elizabeth (Betty). Uncle Joe to Michael Stewart Bourne, Lorrie Anne and her husband Michael Kyle and their children Kate and Stewart, all of Dumfries, Scotland.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) on Friday, October 21 from one o’clock until time of memorial service in the chapel at 2 o’clock.
Joe’s cremated remains will be “going home” to rest in Strabane Cemetery with his mom, dad and sister Betty.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Carolyn &Gary Thompson
Jeanette,
I am so sorry to hear about Joe’s passing. We had exchanged Christmas cards every year up until the last couple of years and I had wondered if he was not well. I had a crush on him even as a child and he new it. Joe was so special to me.I will try to get in touch with Kathy. God Bless,
Love Carolyn & Gary Thompson
Barb Woodworth
Jeanette,
To you and your family I send my deepest sympathy for your loss. My thoughts are with you. “May the quiet places of your heart be filled with sweet echoes of your brother’s memory”
Ralph E. Neil
Jeanette;
Please accept my most sincere condolences for your loss. I have known Joe for only 7 years, as a subsordinant driver on The Musical Ride; however, Joe had always made me feel that I was part of the Musical Ride Family, & had made the redundant responsibilities easy, yet the more challenging chores, an adventure.
It is comforting to know that he will now rest in His beloved Ireland.
He will be missed.
Stephen Thorne
I join with so many others who knew Joe in offering my deepest sympathy on his passing. I was priviledged to have met Joe while on tour with the RCMP Musical Ride from 1999 to 2001. Joe’s professionalism, dedication, good humor along with his work ethic shone through despite the long days or the driving conditions while on tour.
The measure of a life well-lived is through the lives they touched and the sorrow they leave behind.
May you find peace and comfort in knowing that Joe’s passing is felt by many of us who knew him while touring with the RCMP Musical Ride.
My deepest condolences to Joe’s family and friends.
In Sympathy.
S.L.(Steve) THORNE, Sgt.
NCO i/c, RCMP
Pond Inlet Detachment
P.O. Box 210
Pond Inlet, Nu.
X0A 0S0
e-mail:steve.thorne@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Edna Pollock
Jeanette,
We were so sorry to hear the sad news of cousin Joe’s passing and so pleased that we got to see him one last time earlier this year on his Ireland visit. Our thoughts are with you and the family.
Lots of love
Edna and Wray
Sherry
John,Val and Jeanette
Joe was a good friend and will be deeply missed.Also Bruzer will miss his weekly hamburger.
Cathy Cromie
I was so sorry to hear of cousin Joe’s passing, he will be well remembered for his great smile and many stories. He was much loved by many. I enjoyed receiving his many postcards over the years.
with love
Cathy Cromie (Heather Ashenhurst’s daughter)
Ashleigh Tucker
He will always be cousin Joe to me, the one with the big smile and full of stories about the horses and life in general in Canada as well as those stories about my mother (Heather Ashenhurst) and Ireland. He will be sadly missed by so many.
My thoughts and love are with you all.
Debbie Price (pirson )
we are going to miss you very much , you were a great man and we were luck to have had you in are family , may god bless you and keep you safe and till we meet again, he will always be my uncle joe , he will sadly be missed by many who new him ,
your neice DEBBIE PRICE ( PIRSON ) OXOX my thoughts and love are with you AUNT VAL …COUSIN JOHN …OXOX
Julie McGarvey (nee Cromie)
I am so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. I was very privileged to have had Joe at my wedding this year at Easter in Ireland. It was the best gift ever! I was brought up with knowing of Cousin Joe from Canada and the Musical Ride! The storie, photos and gifts that he sent from his travels were always amazing. When I got to travel to Canada and catch him with his passion ‘The RCMP The Musical Ride’ I met Joe living the dream ! He then became Uncle Joe as I think he thought the age gap was too much to explain to the RCMP family and Uncle was better than cousin. I was privileged to be introduced as his niece.
Hugs and love to you all,
love Julie xx
Colin and Marie Cocklin and family.
Val and John Christopher, Colin and I send you heartfelt sympathy ! Sorry we were unable to come today!I really wanted to see you . My email address is conji111@gmail.com.
Rest in Peace Joe.
Cheers Marie.
Chris Medway-Welch
I am sad to hear of Joe’s passing. He was a great mentor and great and knowledgeable character, was fair and firm. He will truly be missed, was an honor to work with. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
Tim Sheridan
I was very sad to hear of Joe’s passing, but was very fortunate and privileged to of met him. Many hours were spent sharing stories during my years on the Musical Ride. Joe always found the time to talk and I considered him a fine gentleman. He will be remembered and missed by many.
Tim
Ronald ROSE
Condolences from Haiti!!
I was saddened this morning to hear of Joe’s passing. I was fortunate to have spent a few years travelling with Joe during my time with the RCMP Musical Ride.
We spent many hours sharing stories / jokes/ and experiences!!
Joe always managed make me smile!!
He was a true gentleman.
RIP Joe
Sgt . Ronald Rose
RCMP
UN Mission – Haiti
Jane MacDONALD
I am so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. I am one of many people who were so fortunate to know him while on the Musical Ride. He was a role model for many on the road, through his professionalism and gentleman ways and alot of wit mixed throughout.
He will be missed
Jane MacDonald(MacEachen)