Obituary of Mavis Jane Ash

ASH - On September 24, 2008 Mavis Jane Ash, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 years. Predeceased by her husband Jim, parents Donald and Mary Macdonald, two brothers Tom and Don. Mavis is survived by four sons, Barrie and Joanne, Don and Florence, Kent, Grant and Deb; grandchildren, Jenn, Jobina, Gina, Brad, Michael, Simon, Jane, Kristan, Aaron, Sarah, Katie, Geordan; fifteen great-grandchildren; two sisters Flora Livingston, Edie (Sonny) Huntley; five brothers-in-law, Wilf (Kay), Ralph, Walter (Ann), Al (Jocelyn), Bill (Lois); three sisters-in-law, Norma Ash, Adele Macdonald, Sandra Macdonald; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Mavis was raised in Indian Head, trained as a nurse at Saint Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg, in 1945 married Jim Ash. The family has many fond memories of time spent at the cottage at Katepwa Lake. In particular Mavis found enjoyment in her grandchildren. Thank you to the staff of Parkside Extendicare for expert and loving care. Memorial Service, led by Rev. Dr. Trish McCarthy, will be held on Thursday, October 2 at 11:00 a.m. in Speers Funeral Chapel, 2136 College Avenue. Interment in Riverside Memorial Park. Flowers gratefully declined. Friends so wishing may make donations, in memoriam, to CNIB, 2550 Broad Street, Regina S4P 3Z4 or Parkside Extendicare Rec Fund, 4540 Rae Street, Regina S4S 3B4. An online book of condolences may be signed at www.speersfuneralchapel.com