Aspasia Lindsay, 95, of Berkeley Twp., NJ passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020 at her son’s home in Howell surrounded by her loving family. Born in Ottawa, Canada, she and her family relocated to Toms River 45 years ago to begin a new chapter in their lives. She most recently was a resident of Holiday City in Berkeley Twp.
Aspasia was a devoted wife of almost 74 years to the love of her life Harold. They met during WW II at a military function in Ottawa where Harold swept Aspasia off her feet and soon thereafter at the age of 21, they began their life’s journey together. Aspasia was an avid cook always willing to host family gatherings at holidays and other occasions. Although her menu included such delicious Ukrainian dishes such as Headcheese, Borscht and Kishka, inquisitive family members always gathered with a smile and empty bellies as they all knew how important these family days together were for their Nanny. An important part of Aspasia’s life was her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed weekend visits from family, attending a granddaughter’s dance recital or soccer game, or a babysitting night which always included a road trip for ice cream sundaes or a banana split.
Aspasia’s and Harold’s life together is a true love story. They fell in love at an early age and their love for each other only grew as the years went by. They were a couple who were always together and would not do anything without the other. They were parents and grandparents, and their home was always full of love and happiness and one which made a loving and caring environment for their friends and family. Aspasia lost the love of her life only 5 months ago and with him went her strength and will to continue, she could be without him no longer.
Aspasia was predeceased by her beloved husband Harold this past June and her daughter Dianne and son in-law Frank, and is survived by her daughter Donna Lindsay, son Michael Lindsay and his wife Canice, and granddaughters Stephanie and husband Bradley Matson, Allyson Lindsay, Natalie Lindsay, Kaela Lindsay, and great grandson Aiden Matson.
Graveside Services will be held Wednesday November 25 at 11am at Ocean County Memorial Park, 1722 Silverton Rd., Toms River, NJ 08753.
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