The Reverend Ronald J. Ashworth

MEXICO - Funeral services for The Reverend Ronald J. Ashworth of Peru were conducted at on Sunday, November 7, at his former church, the Mexico Congregational Church (The Green Church) in Mexico, with Rev. John Gensel officiating, assisted by Rev. Linda Kimball.

Organist/pianist was Mrs. Cindy Bohren. Music selections included "Amazing Grace," "In the Bulb, There is a Flower,” "Be Still My Soul" and recessional "Beyond the Sunset."

Special music was "In Jesus' Name, We Press On" by Kelsey Arsenault and "God’s Eye Is on the Sparrow" by the church choir.

Scripture readings were given by Kirsten Shealy and Heidi Arsenault. "The Letter" was read by his daughter Sherry.

Eulogies were given by Roland Arsenault, Jacob Arsenault, Karen Miller and Bonnie Ashworth.

Words of Remembrance were given by members of the clergy and friends.

Pallbearers were his grandchildren, Kristopher Miller, Kayla Miller, David Spencer, Kirsten Shealy, Jacob Arsenault, Kelsey Arsenault, Casey Timmerman and Lee Timmerman.

A reception followed the services in the church annex. Interment will be at the Farrington-Morton Cemetery, Mexico, at a later date.

Arrangements were under the care of the Meader & Son Funeral Home, 3 Franklin Street, P. O. Box 537, Rumford.

Friends are invited to sign the guest book and share memories on-line at www.meaderandson.com.