Jean Peters Ashton, 88, of Fort Myers, FL, passed away September 9, 2012. She was born August 10, 1924 in New Haven, Connecticut. She moved to Lee County in 2010 from Woodbury, CT. She was preceded in death by her husband who she was married 64 years, Thomas V.W. Ashton who passed 2 years ago and her daughter Mary Ashton-Taylor.
She was a member of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Sanibel. Jean graduated in 1946 from William and Mary with a bachelor's degree in psychology. She was a gifted painter, artist and piano player. She was strong willed and had a zest for life.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Sarah Ashton and her husband Jim Metzler of Sanibel; cousin, Margaret Pontious and her husband Jim of Lakewood Ranch; and her beloved cat, Sylvester.

Memorials: Memorial contributions may be made to Cypress Cove Resident Benevolent Care Fund, 10200 Cypress Cove Drive, Fort Myers, Florida 33908.

Cemetery: New North Cemetery

Location: Munson-Lovetere Woodbury

Funeral: St. Paul's Episcopal Church of Woodbury

Services: A memorial service will be held on Tuesday October 9th at 10am at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Main St. South, Woodbury. Burial will follow in New North Cemetery, Woodbury.

Visitation: There are no calling hours.