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Leona ASHLEY
Friday January 31, 2025

ASHLEY, Leona Anna Marie (nee McCready) – surrounded by her loving family at the Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe on Friday, January 31st, 2025 in her 74th year. Beloved wife of the late Rick Ashley (2022). Cherished daughter of Ahneta Hayes (Douglas) of Simcoe. Loving mother & grandmother of Ric Ashley Jr. (Bonnie) of Simcoe, Scott Ashley (Karen) of Simcoe, Heather Lowes (Kevin) of St. Thomas and David Hall (Stephanie) of Grimsby. Cherished grandmother & great grandmother of Rick (Kayla), Forrestt (Justin), children Daxton, Aubree, Lennox & Phoenix; Lisa (Brodie), children Tyson, Cole & Miken; John; Anderson; Cru (Erin); Alyssa (Joe), children Kayla & Austin; Sheyenne and Alexis. Leona will be lovingly remembered by her sister Judy Weller (Jeff) of Delhi; by her dear friend Liz Russell of Simcoe and by several nieces, nephews & extended family. Predeceased by her grandson Brady Smith (1991) and by her sister Corina Huelens-Stewart (2018). Friends are invited to share their memories of Leona with her family at the JASON SMITH FUNERAL CHAPEL, 689 Norfolk St. North Simcoe for visitation on Friday, February 7th, 2025 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Trinity Anglican Church, 80 Colborne St. South Simcoe on Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Paul Sherwood officiating. Private interment of ashes at a later date. Those wishing to donate in memory of Leona are asked to consider the Trinity Anglican Church (Youth Choir) or the Canadian Mental Health Association. Personal online condolences at www.smithfuneralchapel.com (519) 426-0199
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