Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sunday November 26th, 2023 at the age of 86 years.

Dear husband of Laurel Beyeler-Ashworth and predeceased by his beloved wife Amelia.

Loving father of Amelia Marie Ashworth (Rod Sauder), Christopher Ashworth (Christine), Martin Ashworth and Timothy Ashworth (Kimberley).

Cherished Papa to Meghan (Tyler), Ciara (Sean), Brianna, Liam (Kela), Jarrid (Lisa), Tyler (Damara), Caitlyn (Jonathan), Colton, Lee, Jackson and Adam and great-grandchildren Madden, Lottie, Logan, Callum, Grady, Breelle, Charlotte, Hadley, Aubry, Keaden, Maeve, Mykah, Jayden and Emmalene.

James was predeceased by his sister Eileen Hopkinson.

Many thanks to the Bowmanville Hospital ICU nurses, Dr.’s Louis and Islam, the nurses and doctors at Lakeridge Health Oshawa ICU & 4th floor for the outstanding care and compassion shown to James and his family.

Visitation will be held at Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division Street North Bowmanville on Friday December 1st from 12 – 1 pm with a Memorial Service to follow in the Chapel at 1 pm.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to Bowmanville Hospital Foundation.