Jean Ashton

ASHTON, (nee Millar) Jean Cameron

19.11.1927 - 6.6.2021 We are sad to announce the death of Jean, late of Stretton Park, Maffra and also Coongulla, Vic. Beloved wife of Stuart (dec). Dearly loved mother of Stephen (dec) and Meredith; adored mother-in-law of Ro Nixon and Hugh Watson, and much admired and loved grandmother of Louisa and Kate Ashton. Step-grandmother to Liz, Katherine and Charlie Watson. Jean was the daughter of the Reverend Norman and Mary Millar and the sister of Ian and Marie Millar and Gwen Rodger (all dec). Following a private cremation, a service to celebrate Jean’s life will be held in Maffra on Tuesday 29 June, COVID permitting. Details will be confirmed. Jean was a pioneering woman in chemistry in the 1940s & 50s, attending The Women’s College at The University of Sydney and subsequently becoming a secondary school teacher. She arrived in Maffra in 1954 when her husband Stuart, an architect, took over his uncle S P Ashton’s architectural practice. Jean was a special and welcoming friend to many and a keen participant in many and varied community activities. The end of an era. COL & PAL SEMMENS -Servicing Gippsland- Maffra 5147... AFDA Member