In Memory of Trysh Ashby-Rolls There are so many words one could use to describe our beloved Trysh and in the same moment, she defies common language. As a journalist, author, writer and poet, language was her story and she used it beautifully, creatively and powerfully. She spoke the truth, hers and that of others, bringing stories of healing and hope to so many. She was the voice for so many who didn't have one of their own as she heard and then shared their stories as a path to healing. She understood the resilience of the human spirit and the human being, being herself, a Survivor in the truest sense of the word. Life, for Trysh, was always a journey and an adventure to be seized. She was an actress and model, world traveler, ordained Buddhist Nun, TV host, Daughter, Sister, Mother, Grandmother and dear friend. She was a student of life and a teacher and mentor to so many. Trysh wore many, many hats! Her smile lit up the room, her laugh was completely contagious and her love, warmth and generosity will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
It is with love in our hearts that we say farewell, but never goodbye. She will be with each of us in the ways we will recognize and we will know she's with us, when we need her most. The keepers of her memory include her son, Tristram and his loving partner, Jayne, (Jenevieve and Greg Stenmark), (Bobbie and Troy Stenmark, Griffin), (Adan Clark, Marlee, Hannah, Tavin and Aurelia), her sister, Rosie Burgess and family, her honourary sister, Denise, honourary daughter and grand-daughters, Megan Edge, (Emily, Charlotte) and her venerable feline, Mister Gingerpants. And so many friends beyond counting, memories of Trysh will last for generations.
To them she will always be Mother, Sister, Friend, Grandmother, Great Nana Trysh, Nana Tryshie, Great-Great-Grandma.
As a tribute to Trysh, the family asks for friends and family to please share below their favourite story or memory of Trysh. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Paws on Pender (https://www.facebook.com/PenderPAWS/) and The Pender Island Food Bank (Barb@629-6052 or Donna @629-3970)
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