[GCARC] Walt Ashton, WB2OYQ

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Walton T. Ashton, Jr., WB2OYQ, age 81 died on March 6, 2015. Walton moved to
Pitman in 1961 and has lived in Mantua since 2003. He served in the US Army
from 1952-1954 during the Korean War. Walton began working as a Mechanic for
the Borough of Pitman in 1974, retiring after 25 years in 1999. He was the
Assistant and Scout Master for Troop #55 Pitman, Assistant Scout Master for
Troop #68 National Park and also an advisor for troop #17 Gibbstown. Walton
also was Camp Director for Camp Roosevelt. He was a member of Woolwich Fire
Co. and Pitman Fire Patrol and was an avid NASCAR Fan. He is survived by his
former wife Brenda M. (nee Mitchell), sons Wayne M., Michael W. Sr
(Theresa), grandchildren Michael W. Jr., Zachary M, Kaitlyn M. and Rebecca
M. Ashton and sister Margaret Smith. Friends may greet the family after 9:30
on Thursday in the KELLEY FUNERAL HOME, 125 Pitman Ave, Pitman, NJ. Memorial
service will be at 11am. Interment Gloucester County Veteran's Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Camp Roosevelt, 384 Watsons Mill Rd, Elmer, NJ
08318. Memories may be shared at www.kelleyfhpitman.com. Kelley Funeral Home
125 Pitman Ave. Pitman, NJ 08071 856-589-6308

 

 

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