John Allen Ash
July 9, 1935 - March 12, 2025
Funeral Details: A service to celebrate John's life will be held at Westside Lutheran Church, 510 Ferndale Dr. N., Barrie on Thursday March 20 at 2pm with visitation at 1pm.
Passed away peacefully in his 90th year on March 12, 2025 at the RVRHC. Beloved husband of Patricia “Pat” for almost 66 years. Loving father of Allen (Shannon), Lisa (Duane), and Christopher (Mylene), and he will also be missed by Heather and her family. He was a very devoted and hands on grandfather of Kyle, Jessie, and Eric.
John was a hardworking man who remained active in his career until his 76th year. He began working at just 16 years old with his dad and was the very proud owner of Day Cartage.
Faith was an important part of John's life. He was active in the church for many years. In his retirement, John rekindled his passion for music and found joy and purpose in playing the piano.
A service to celebrate John's life will be held at Westside Lutheran Church, 510 Ferndale Dr. N., Barrie on Thursday March 20 at 2pm with visitation at 1pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations in John's memory may be made directly to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada (705-722-1066) and the VON (705-737-5044).
Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.peacefultransition.ca.
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Lorrie and Sierra Matthews
Posted on: Monday, March 17, 2025Our sincere condolences John was an amazing person. He will be sorely missed. XO
Shirley Korell
Posted on: Monday, March 17, 2025Many fond memories of John, our condolences to Pat and the family
Randy and Shirley ( Ash) Korell
Don and Debbie Backlund
Posted on: Tuesday, March 18, 2025So sorry for your loss Allen Prayers go out to you and your family
David and Joanne Eldridge
Posted on: Tuesday, March 18, 2025Our sincere condolences to Pat, Allen, Lisa, Chris, their families and Kyle Jessie and Eric. John was a wonderful husband, father grandfather and friend. He will be missed.
Carrie Mew
Posted on: Tuesday, March 18, 2025Dear Pat and Family
It was my great pleasure to spend time with John on Pat’s “ballet days”.
He told me many wonderful, funny and heart warming stories about his childhood, his loving family, his mischievous adventures and of course his great love for Pat, his children and extended family. It seems he hoodwinked some other suitors in order to have his chance to court young Pat!
John impressed me with his many talents. He played hockey and piano, he enjoyed art and drawing and let’s not forget he was a skilled truck driver all his life! The seminary should gave snapped him up when they had the chance, but he felt secure in the belief that God needed a truck driver more!
John was very proud of his children. Of Allen, who is so smart and accomplished, of Chris, who made him a better father and of Lisa, who as the daughter, held a special place in his heart. It was also his great privilege to have Heather as part of the family.
I am certain that John believed he lived a blessed life. He was a gentleman.
He was always cagey about his age. Now I know that he was 90 years old.! A life well lived.
Martha Dupuis
Posted on: Wednesday, March 19, 2025Thinking of your family at this very sad time – I remember him as a lovely kind gentle soul.
Chris & Martha Dupuis
Buelow Family
Posted on: Wednesday, March 19, 2025Pat, Lisa and the entire Ash family … We are so sorry for your loss, but hope that you take solace in knowing that John is at peace and we know that the many memories of love and laughter will carry you through those times when you are missing him. Pat, you and John have always been such great blessings to the church – wonderful role models for all of us. We have always had great admiration for the love, and the strong sense of family the two of you shared. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sending hugs,
Lise & John, Shaundra, CJ, Quinn, Nicholas
Klaus and Renee Kaffer
Posted on: Thursday, March 20, 2025Our condolences on the loss of your papa. Thinking of you and your family during this sad and difficult time.
Betsy Hamilton
Posted on: Thursday, March 20, 2025Dear Allen, Shannon, Eric, Pat and Families:
I was so very sorry to learn of your sad news. I hope you will all take comfort now from each other’s love and strength. I will be in touch soon.