MRS. HELENE IRMA ""Willie"" ASH (nee Toccoli) of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Vincent Richard ""Dick"" Ash, passed away at the Lethbridge Good Samaritans on Friday, August 13, 2010 at the age of 97 years.

""Willie"", as she was known, was born on March 21, 1913 in Lethbridge, Alberta. She was a caring and compassionate woman who loved to spend many hours in her beautiful flower garden and caring for her devoted family.

In her younger years, she played softball on the Lethbridge Women's Softball Team. She spent many hours watching her sons playing baseball, and her grandchildren playing the various sports they were involved in.

Those left to mourn her passing and celebrate her life are her sons Tom (Luci) Ash, Jim (Judie) Ash and her grandchildren Kim (Jesse) Hall, Brenden Ash, Darcey (Gail) Ash, and Kori Ash.

She was predeceased by her husband ""Dick"", her four brothers, her sister, and her parents Adele and Leone Toccoli.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff of the Good Samaritans Society North Lethbridge, and the staff of the Green Acres Foundation, Lethbridge. Your kindness will not be forgotten.

A private family service will be held at a later date. Flowers are gratefully declined. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society, #402 740 4th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 0N9.