Rev Lionel Francis ASHMAN [3691]

  General Notes:

1922 Passenger UK-Australia

The RSL Virtual War Memorial
ASHMAN, Lionel Frances
Service Number:SX17725
Enlisted: 28 February 1942, Adelaide, SA
Last Rank: Captain
Born: London, England, 26 May 1905
Home Town:Waikerie, Loxton Waikerie, South Australia
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The Advertiser (Adelaide) Saturday 28 October 2000
Death Notice:
ASHMAN, Lionel Francis, Rev. (Joe) M.B.E. Medical Corp. SX17725. - Padre passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 27, 2000. In his 97th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Phyllis, and much loved father of Shirley and Wesley. Loved and respected father-in-law of Don and Lesley. Dearest Papa of Jillene, Mark, Felicity, Wesley Jnr., Sally and Simon and his 11 great-grandchildren. A wonderful man, highly respected who gave so much of his life in service for others. Good and faithful servant. Many thanks to the staff and residents of Resthaven Leabrook and staff at Abergeldie Hospital.

Funeral Notice:
ASHMAN. THE FAMILY and FRIENDS of the late Rev. LIONEL FRANCIS ASHMAN M.B.E., are advised that his Funeral Service will be conducted in its entirety in Kensington Park Uniting Church, Kensington Road, Kensington Gardens 5068, on TUESDAY, October 31 at 2 p.m. In lieu of floral tributes a donation to Blind Welfare Association of SA Inc. PO Box 163 Greenacres 5088 would be appreciated. Alfred James Funeral Homes AFDA 193 Unley Road Unley 82728555.

The Advertiser (Adelaide) Monday 30 October 2000
Death Notice:
ASHMAN, Lionel Francis Rev. M.B.E. Superintendent of Bowden/Brompton Mission. Fox memories of a wonderful dcaring man, for his dedications to the people of the former municipality of Hindmarsh especially Bowden/Brompton Mission for 20 year. Will never be forgotten. Florence Pens, former Mayor of Hindmarsh.

The Advertiser Tuesday 31 October 2000
Death Notices:
ASHMAN, Rev. Lionel Francis. - Left our world October 27, 2000, to be with nana. Rest in peace papa. Love from your granddaughter Felicity and family, husband of John and your great-grandchildren Richard, Louise, Justin and Sarah. Sadly missed.
ASHMAN, Lionel Francis. - We will always remember his loving and gentle nature, his warmth towards people and his wonderful faith. Deepest sympathy to Wes, Lesley and family. Love from the Zylstras and all the McGilps.

Funeral Notice:
ASHMAN. - The Uniting Church in Australia Synod of South Australia. A FUNERAL SERVICE for the Reverend LIONEL ASHMAN will be held in the Kensington Park Uniting Church, Kensington Road, Kensington Gardens on TUESDAY, October 31 at 2.00 p.m. Stuart Cameron, General Secretary.

Centennial Park Location: General D, Path 25, Grave 960A

  Other Records

• Australian Electoral Roll 1903-1980: minister, 1939, Waikerie, South Australia.

• Australian Electoral Roll 1903-1980: minister, 1941, Waikerie, South Australia.

• Australian Electoral Roll 1903-1980: minister, 1943, Waikerie, South Australia.

• Last Abode, 2000, Leabrook, Adelaide, South Australia.

Joe married Phyllis Hilda FIDGE [3690] [MRIN: 1222], daughter of William George FIDGE [1517] and Lydia Zipporah WESTLAKE [1518], on 11 Apr 1935 in Payneham Methodist Church, Adelaide. (Phyllis Hilda FIDGE [3690] was born on 20 Apr 1905 in Bute, South Australia, died on 28 Dec 1995 in Adelaide, South Australia and was cremated on 2 Jan 1996 in Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia.)

  Marriage Notes:

1935 SA Marriage 356/1139 ASHMAN Lionel Francis FIDGE Phyllis Hilda Norwood

The Advertiser Saturday 6 May 1935
FIDGE- ASHMAN. -The marriage of Phyllis Hilda, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Fidge, of Cook street, Payneham, to Lionel Francis, younger son of Mrs. E. L. Ashman, of Sussex, England, will be solemnised at the Payneham road Methodist Church on the 11th April, at 7.30 p.m.