Edgar Mason Ashby, 90

MILTON - Edgar Mason Ashby of Milton passed away at home on April 24, 2007, surrounded by his loving family. He was 90.

Mason was born in Belington, W.Va. on March 26, 1917.

Mr. Ashby began his career with Owens Illnois Glass Co., Fairmont, W.Va. and moved up through the ranks to eventually become general manager of the newly opened plant in North Bergen, N.J.

He concluded his long career as an international consultant to those in the glass industry, based out of McMurray, Pa.

Mason was actively involved in the Methodist church in a variety of roles wherever he lived. He was devoted to family and community service and was a past master in the Masons.

During his high school career, he earned the tri-state wrestling championship. He was selected as "Man of the Year" in Fairmont, W.Va.

He loved fishing, hunting, boating and spending time with his four sons.

Mr. Ashby exemplified the qualities of leadership, integrity and compassion. He had a great sense of humor and a positive outlook on life. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Evelyn; four sons, Edgar Mason Ashby Jr. and his wife, Patty of Des Moines, Iowa, William Ashby of Harbeson, Robert Ashby and his wife, Sandy of Newark and Richard Ashby of Milton; grandchildren, Bethany Tavegia and husband, Tom; Joel Ashby and his wife, Robin; Caroline Blakely and husband, Ladd, Brian Ashby, Lauren Ashby and Marc Ashby; and great-grandson, Jackson Tavegia.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal St., Milton, where friends may call after 10 a.m.

Pastor Eleanor Laws and Dr. Ed Ashby will be officiating.

Interment will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Milton.

Instead of flowers, the family suggests donations to: Delaware Hospice, 600 N. DuPont Hwy. Suite 107, Georgetown, DE 19947.