Aged 74, Oxford, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2008 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Newton, Mass., he was a son of the late Leslie and Bertha (Smith) Asbell. In his early years, Stu worked for Gaspé Copper Mines in Murdochville, Quebec. He also worked with the Bank of Nova Scotia in Oxford, Saint John, Toronto and Montreal. Stu owned and operated Asbell Insurance from 1969 until his retirement in 1995. Stu was a life member of the Oxford Area Lions Club. He was a member of Trinity United Church, Oxford. He was also a member of the Oxford and Amherst Curling Clubs. Over the years Stu was well known in the community through his insurance business and the many activities with which he was involved. Stu had a special place in his heart for children, especially his grandsons, Carter and Mason. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, the former Marilyn Nichols; son, David, his wife, Gail, and grandsons, Carter and Mason, all of Grafton, N.B.; sister, Frances (Ronald) Ford, Georgetown, Ont.; aunt, Frances Macnab, Halifax; brother-in-law, Ken and his wife Janet Nichols, Woodstock, N.B.; 3 nieces and 2 nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Scott, in 2002. Visitation was held Sunday, May 11 in MacDiarmid’s Funeral Home, 5075 Main Street, Oxford (447-2930). Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 12 in Trinity United Church, Oxford. Donations may be made to Oxford Area Lions Playground Fund, Heart & Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or charity of choice. Private condolences may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.mmcfunerals.com