Charles Ashcroft

Charles Fredrick Ashcroft 'When I reflect on my family and friends I am lifted up in celebration' Maya Angelou Chuck Ashcroft 88 passed away on July 18 2013. Born in South Pasadena California he is preceded in death by his parents Charles Harold and Miriam Burgess Ashcroft. The big band leader who married the opera singer recently celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary with all of their children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Eileen and children Ann (Charles) Anderson Rick (Corrine) Ashcroft Robert (Kristina) Ashcroft Kathleen Ashcroft Carol McIntosh and Christine Ashcroft. Additionally he is survived by grandchildren Sarah Elizabeth Molly Tess Nathan Will Chuck Ben Ketzalli and great grandchild Henry. He is also survived by his sister Dolly Mc Donald and known as Uncle Chuck to Steve Doug LuAnn Ellen Terry Sharon Mary Michael and Rachel. Chuck attended The University of Southern California and was a veteran of World War II serving as an Air Force photographer in the 456th Bomb Group. After the war he played the string bass and led the 'Chuck Croft Band'. His professional career with the Cabot Corporation began in 1958 and he retired as national accounts manager in 1988. After retirement Chuck became president of the Akron SCORE chapter poll worker for Summit County Precinct 8H greeter for Hummel Funeral Homes and transportation 'specialist' for Ganley Mercedes-Benz. His greatest joy was his family. He loved playing golf and fishing but more importantly he loved all of the friendships that he made throughout his life. The family is grateful to the entire staff of the Justin T. Rogers Care Center on Ridgewood Rd. for their care and support. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society in honor of his mother and brother-in-law James Mc Donald or the Hospice of Visiting Nurse Justin T. Rogers Care Center. The family will greet friends from 4 to 7PM on Sunday July 21 2013 at Hummel Funeral Home 3475 Copley Road Copley Ohio 44321. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Hilary Church on Monday July 22nd at 9:30AM. Burial will follow at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman.