Paul Edward Ash - Roberson Funeral Home

Paul Edward Ash

January 28, 1935 - April 17, 2020

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Interment will be later in Pine Ridge Cemetery, Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Paul Edward Ash, 85, aka Dad, aka Beepa, aka Ashie a long-time resident of Chelmsford MA and more recently Hollis, NH and Port Charlotte, FL died from the complications of a stroke and left the earth from Port Charlotte, FL bound for his heavenly home on Friday April 17, 2020.
Paul was predeceased by his father William “Frank” and mother Muriel G. Ash of Lexington MA; sister Winnie and husband Phil Aiesi of Andover, MA; brother Bill and his wife Marcia of Natick, MA and brother Walter of Inverness, FL. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Laurel A. (MacDonald) Ash; Daughter Linda and her husband Dick Moerloos of Salem NH; son Stephen and wife Teresa Ash of Hollis, NH; Brother John and wife Elizabeth (Betty) Ash of Hollis, NH. Grandchildren, Matthew and wife Ashley Moerloos, Ashlynn Moerloos, Samantha, Daniel and Rachel Ash.
Upon graduation of Lexington High School, Paul joined the US Army proudly serving his country in the Korean Conflict. Paul was a charter member of the Aldersgate United Methodist Church of Chelmsford, MA. Paul was also a 32^nd degree Mason and a member of the William Sewall Gardner Lodge of Lowell, MA. After military service Paul worked as a pile driver for local union #56 until he began his own business as a general contractor doing home remodeling and home construction in the Chelmsford area. In his later years he owned and operated Ace packaging and crating of Lowell with friend and business partner Mark Gibbs of Chelmsford MA.
Paul enjoyed spending summers in his home in PEI, Canada as well as winters with his many friends in his home in Port Charlotte FL. He was a devoted Boston Sports fan, but his favorite pastime was spending time with his family and friends. Paul will be fondly remembered as an affable gentle giant, hardworking, easygoing and generous. He was beloved and will be missed by many.
Due to the current Covid19 situation a memorial service will be held at a future date tba. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Aldersgate United Methodist Church 242 Boston Rd Chelmsford, MA. 01824
Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to extend condolences to the family. Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel.

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Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Interment will be later in Pine Ridge Cemetery, Chelmsford, Massachusetts

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Paul will be greatly missed by many. He always had a smile on his face, and a great sense of humor. Rest in peace Paul. Our Love and prayers to Laurel and the family. Love Dee and Doug

I will miss you Paul, We have been friends for almost 70:years. Looking back over the years I wished we had stayed in touch more. I can still see your smiling face when we worked at the First National Super Market in Lexington. We certainly had a lot of laughs. Will always remember you being my best man when Laurie and I got married up in New Hampshire. Good bye my friend.

I hold your middle name and proud to do so. You have been a huge influence on many who new you. You may not have known how important you were in my life but you left an impact. I thank you for being the roll model you were to myself and many others. Hard working, caring, great parent, grand parent, friend and husband. Family came 1st always. I looked up to both you and Aunt Laurel throughout my life. I think I speak for many when I say you lived life right. I will miss you. Say hello to all our loved ones for me. Love and Miss you, Robert Paul Ash

Paul, you will be missed by all who knew you. You were a gentleman, gracious and always a smile. It was a pleasure to have met you. Our condolences to Laura and your family. You will be missed at our Paradise at Oaks III. Eternal rest grant onto him oh Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. Rest in peace.

Paul is now in heaven with his parents. What a wonderful, great person he was at all times I spoke to him. He will be missed by everyone at our Oaks III Paradise. Condolences to Laura and her family. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him.. Rest in Peace Paul. I hope I get to Heaven to visit with you.

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We will miss Paul's great sense of humor , sitting down outside & telling lies to each other , have a beer together and most of all we will miss him. Rest in peace buddy , you were a great mentor and we will never forget you.

Laurel, so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family.

Laurel, We are saddened by the news of Paul’s death. He was always so friendly and kind and seemed like the Energizer bunny....just kept going. You and your family will be in our prayers as you navigate the grief of losing Paul. Wishing you peace. John and Connie Long

Jane & I have known Paul & Laural for only 8 years but in that time we have become good friends. We will miss this gentalmans dry sense of humor, his laughter, his stories and his smile. The circle of friends at C,D & E buildings will miss this man. Dave & Jane Pecore

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.