ROMBOUGH, ASHUR C. - It is with great sadness that the family of Ashur Rombough announces his passing at age 74 on Friday, August 22, 2014 at The Moncton Hospital. Ashur was born in Sudbury, Ontario, June 22, 1940. He received his primary and secondary education in Napanee, Ontario. After high school he apprenticed with a “rural cheese maker”; he then served in the Royal Canadian Navy for three years after which he served as an electrical apprentice and was awarded the interprovincial seal. Later, he and long-term friend, Maurice Kimmett operated a successful electrical business in Napanee. Afterwards, Ashur graduated with honours from UNB Fredericton with a teaching degree. He taught for a total of 28 years both in Moosonee, Ontario and Moncton at MacNaughton and Harrison Trimble High Schools. After retiring from teaching in 2000 he went to work for Kent where he remained for 14 years, first in The Human Resources Department and then his love of interaction with people led him to work at the project desk until shortly before his passing. Working was never a burden for Ashur. He was happiest when puttering and doing for others – he was never self-centred. He used many old sayings. Rather than becoming frustrated with a difficult job, he would say “There is no such thing as a small job”!! Ashur was a quiet man with a very positive attitude and mellow sense of humour. He did not speak negatively about anyone or anything. A man of few words, he did not raise his voice or lecture others. As a father and husband he never failed to support his wife and children. He was extremely proud of each one and loved to listen to their stories. He offered little advice, except “live and let live”. He was a wonderful role-model for all. Ashur will be sadly missed by loving wife Barbara (nee Graham), son Christopher (Lorie), Sackville, NB; daughter Wind Jen (Sam), Denman Island, BC and beloved mother-in-law, Evelyn Graham, Moncton, NB, as well; his brothers Mike (Charlotte) and Barney (Gladys) Rombough their children and grandchildren; sister Penny her children and grandchildren in Manitoba. His late sister Paulette’s children, grandchildren and brother-in law, Albert Mulders. In addition he leaves sister-in-law; Mary Woods (Barry deceased) Gary, children and grandchildren; Marilyn Graham (Kim deceased) children and grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, his sisters Rita Einwechter (Rick) and Paulette Mulders (Albert.)
A Celebration of Life Service for Ashur will be held at Fergusons Funeral Home Chapel, 1657 Mountain Road, Moncton (858-1995) on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at 1:30pm. Reception following the service in the Funeral Home Reception Centre. Interment will take place at a later date in Napanee, Ontario. In Ashur’s memory, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick or memorial of donor’s choice. Online condolences at www.fergusonsfuneralhome.com