Ashton, Edward Leslie 'Les'
Edward Leslie “Les” Ashton passed away April 19th, 2026 peacefully at his home in Meaford at the age of 84.
Les was born July 29th, 1941, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to his late mother Edith Barkan and was raised in Montreal, Quebec alongside his late brother Gordon.
Les is survived by his beloved wife Sharon Ashton, whom he met in 1960 at a Halloween dance where they shared a ride home together. They married three years later on May 4th, 1963. Les was a loving and dedicated father to his daughter Kelli Ashton-Brown (Stephen) and son Darrel Ashton.
Les was also a proud grandfather to his five grandchildren Breanna Vermeersch (Brandon), Danielle Johnson (Scott), Dylan Ashton-Brown (Bailey), Alison Kuenzig, and Stephanie Kuenzig. He was also a cherished great grandfather to six great grandchildren Klay and Hailey Vermeersch, Carter and Reagan Johnson, Dorothy Brown, and Ashlyn-Jade LeBrier.
Les served his country in the Canadian Army reserves, worked as Machinist and ran Brownie’s smoke shop in Thornbury for several years. Les was well known by his family and friends for his kind-hearted nature and was always ready with a good joke to make people laugh, and enjoyed fishing and golfing in his spare time.
Les will be greatly missed by his community, extended family, and many many friends. At the family’s request there will be no service.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
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Thursday, April 23, 2026
Sorry, Sharon, to hear of Les`s passing, he was a good guy. We had a lot of fun back in the early 80`s when he helped me in the public works .
Don and Marg Sheridan
Thursday, April 23, 2026
My deepest sincere condolences to Les’ family. My thoughts are with you through this difficult time.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Sharon: very sorry to hear about Les, he was always great wherever we met, certainly will be missed. Will keep you in my prayers, God be with you, in this time of sorrow. Always your friend, Andy
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Sorry to all of Les’ family through this difficult time
Have found memories of Les
Cherie & Ron Murray
Thursday, April 23, 2026
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family he was a amazing man loved going into brownies when I was a kids he always had a smile and lots of jokes he will be truly missed
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Very fond memories, may he rest in peace Sheila
Thursday, April 23, 2026
My sincere condolences to Sharon and family and friends. Sorry to hear of Les’ passing. I knew him through sports.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Our condolences to Sharon and families. I worked with Les for many years, will always remember him. Ed & Carol Farrar.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
So sorry for your loss. My condolences to all the family.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
My deepest condolences Sharon, Kelly ,Darrell and the rest of the family So sorry to hear of Les’s passing! Have a lot of fond memories of Les, he will be missed!
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Sharon, Kelli and Darrel
My condolences to you all on the loss of Les . My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time
Katherine Poirier
Friday, April 24, 2026
Thinking of you Sharon. I so enjoyed Les when he came into the bank. He always brighten my day with a good joke! He will be missed. Gone but never forgotten
Friday, April 24, 2026
My sincere condolances to Sharon and family of Les passing away Have not seen hime for years but rememer the family well during my years in Thronbury and stopping at brownies often. May you rest in peace Les
Friday, April 24, 2026
Thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time.
We have many memories of all of you when they lived in Thornbury.
Remember Les mostly from his time at Brownies. Always friendly and time to chat.
Enjoyed seeing all the pictures. Cherish the many memories you have.
Friday, April 24, 2026
Very sorry to hear of Les’s passing ,it was always a pleasure to talk to Les
in the smoke shop.Our condolences and hugs to all the family .
Gary and Bev Dillon
Friday, April 24, 2026
Sharon,Kelli and Darrell – I am so very sorry to read of Les’s passing. I have so many fond memories of walking across the street from TD to Brownies and having a visit with him. He always had a big smile, good story and funny joke, it brings a smile to my face just thinking about it.
You will miss him deeply.
My deepest condolences to you all
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Sharon and family,
We are so very sorry to hear about Les’s passing. Just a wonderful man who always took the time to chat, may he rest in peace . Cherish all your wonderful memories together.
Our thoughts are with all of you at this time.
Les and Heather Robertson and family
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Sorry to read this Sharon, Kelly and Darrell, I have many memories of Les, most recently when I worked at BTI and he would come into the office and always told a joke! Great guy, keep your memories close!
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Sharon and family. Always enjoyed talking with Les at Brownie’s Smoke Shop, and sports. A smiling face, and always time to talk.
Memories stay with you , and all the good times you had, may fade, but never go away.
Thinking if you.
Linda Teed
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Condolences to you All
RIP Les
Sunday, April 26, 2026
So sorry Sharon to hear of Les’s passing. Our condolences to you and your family.
Monday, April 27, 2026
So sorry to hear about Les. Condolences to you and your family
Monday, April 27, 2026
Sharon and Darrel
I am so sorry to hear of Les’ passing.
From Brownie’s to my days at Dr. Tucker’s, he was always was a pleasure.
Thinking of you during this difficult time
Monday, April 27, 2026
Our condolences Sharon and family we were saddened to hear about the passing of Les he was a wonderful man and friend to both Henry and I hugs
Monday, April 27, 2026
So sorry for your loss Sharon. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
So very sorry for your loss.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
I’m so sorry for your loss. Les was such a great example of kindness and decency and always treated me well. Some of my fondest early memories include your family. Thinking of you now at your time of grief and wishing you peace. xoo
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Dear Sharon and family
thinking of you and wishing lots of good memories of Les – there will never be another one like him – lots of humour and friendship
take care of yourself