Death of Brother Martin Ash, FSC
Dear Saint Mary’s Community Members,
Our prayers are earnestly requested for the repose of the soul of Brother Martin Ash, FSC, who died peacefully at Mont La Salle on May 24, 2019 after complications related to contracting pneumonia.
Brother Martin's ministry with alumni at the College and in collaboration with the Advancement Office made an important contribution to Saint Mary's from 2009 to 2016. In the 1970s and 80s he also resided at Saint Mary's and worked at Bright Day Travel, assisting with the travel needs of many Saint Mary's administrators, faculty, staff, and students, as well as Brothers throughout the United States.
Brother Martin's life as a Brother extended over sixty years. After graduating from Saint Mary's College in 1962, he was assigned to teach at La Salle High School in Pasadena. He returned to Saint Mary's to work in Student Activities in 1970 and had a number of responsibilities related to student life until 1982 when he began his work with Bright Day Travel, assuming the presidency of this organization in 1985. From 2000 to 2003 Brother Martin organized pilgrimages to various Lasallian historical locations.
Brother Martin is pre-deceased by his parents, Charles and Margaret Ash, as well as two brothers who were also Christian Brothers, Brother Warren Ash, FSC, and Brother James Ash, FSC. He is survived by his sister Marge Burke who resides in Concord, California.
Funeral services will take place on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Mont La Salle, 4401 Redwood Road, Napa, CA 94558.
- Viewing (Rotunda): 10:00-11:00 AM
- Funeral Mass (Main Chapel): 11:00 AM
- Burial (Brothers cemetery): Following Mass
- Luncheon: Following Burial
Please remember Brother Martin in your prayers these days.
Sincerely,
James A. Donahue
President