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Phyllis Ann Ashby (Hill)

Passed 11/11/2024

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Obituary For Phyllis Ann Ashby (Hill)

Ashby, Phyllis Ann (Hill) – 87, of Dartmouth, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on Monday, November 11, 2024. She was born in Halifax to the late Rhoda Mae (Malay) Hill and the late George Romaine Hill of Dartmouth. Phyllis grew up in Dartmouth, graduated from Dartmouth High School and went on to Vocational School. During these years, she started her career at Phinneys Music Store and ended her career with the Federal Government in 1994. Phyllis always spoke her truth and loved her family and friends unconditionally. She adored her dogs and enjoyed day trips around Nova Scotia. She will be remembered for her love of books and the time she spent in the rink with her daughter. Phyllis took on many rolls in the Figure Skating World including Nova Scotia Section Chairperson for more than a decade, Competition Chair and Nominating Chair. She served on the Sport Nova Scotia Board of Directors from 1995 to 2001 and on the Dartmouth Figure Eights Executive for many years. Phyllis will be missed by so many. She is survived by her daughter Ann (Ashby) Thompson (Luke Thompson), grandson, Chase Thompson, grandson, Cruz Thompson, sister, Elizabeth Dorey (Reginald Dorey, deceased), sister-in-law, Edith Hill (brother, Lloyd Hill, deceased) and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband, Beverley Ashby, brother, George Hill (Ruth Hill, deceased).

A grave side service, at Mount Herman Cemetery, will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, Phyllis would want you to spend time with those you love. Our time together is precious.

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  • 12/05/2024

    Jeannette Leblanc

    So sorry to hear this. Phyllis was one of my favourites. You will be missed. Thinking of you Ann and family.

  • 12/03/2024

    Gloria Groves

    It was a pleasure to know Phyllis, as I came to her for homecare. She will be missed, she was a lovely lady. May you now R.I.P

  • 11/30/2024

    Dorothy Craig

    Ann, we send our sincere condolences, and many hugs, to you and your family over the loss of your Mom. As Ruth mentions, the memories of family Christmas get-togethers at each other's homes are still so fresh even after so many years. I still have a hand-written recipe for rice pudding that your Mom wrote out for me on a coaster! Please know that so many people - friends and relatives - are thinking of you and supporting you at this difficult time. Dorothy and Gordon (Craig), Ottawa

  • 11/28/2024

    Ruth Graham-Couture & Al Couture

    Ann, Luke and family. It's hard to say goodbye to your last parent & boys your grandparents. But keep close the wonderful memories and lessons they taught you. They loved you all very much and were so proud of your achievements. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ I remember Christmas holiday get togethers visiting at your grandparents or uncles, and picnics during the summer with all the cousins and spouses. Phylliss was--and Elizabeth is a bit older than me but as 1st cousins we still were close and welcome in each others homes. Wish we still carried on some of these traditions with you and Sheri. Ann the pain of missing them does get easier in time. And then suddenly you have a happy memory. Hugs & Blessings, Cousin Ruth Graham-Couture & Al Couture, Diligent River NS

  • 11/28/2024

    Brenda Boutilier

    Ann ...I was so sorry to hear of your Moms passing. It is always difficult to lose your Mom as they have always been in your life. I have great memories of your Mom having spent many hours in rinks together. My sincerest sympathy to you and your family. Hugs....Brenda Boutilier

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