ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: ASHBROOK, JOYCE MICHEL 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: E.J. Fielding  Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died: Wednesday, June 15, 2016

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ASHBROOK, JOYCE MICHEL 
September 21, 1927 - June 15, 2016

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Joyce Michel Ashbrook, age 89, died on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at her home in 
The Trace, a caring and loving senior living community in Covington, LA. 
Joyce passed quietly, her two sons by her side, following a long battle with 
Alzheimer’s. 

From her birth in New Orleans on September 21, 1927 to her death, she nourished 
people around her with love, faith, and a sweet smile that seemed to never 
fade. 

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Mildred Michel, a 
brother, “LD” Michel, and her daughter, Cynthia Ann Catalano, as well as her 
beloved husband, Thomas V. Ashbrook.

Joyce and Tom shared a love for golf and all things music. They were able to 
combine these hobbies with a passion for travel and together enjoyed a rich and 
rewarding life. When Joyce could no longer participate in golf and tennis, her 
love for bridge and the ease with which she made new friends kept her active.

Joyce will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and friend with a 
warm heart and welcoming smile. 
Left to honor her memory are Joyce’s two sons, Peter Catalano and Michael 
Ashbrook; step-son, Tom Ashbrook; step-daughter Terry Ann Ashbrook Moore; her 
four grandchildren, Lauren Catalano, Anthony Catalano, Jeffery Catalano and 
Lisa Ashbrook; five great-grandchildren, Grace, Olivia, Ava, and Riley 
Catalano, and Sam Mewborn; a sister, Jean Michel Mouton and a cousin Lois 
Anzel; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held in the Chapel of E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 
W. 21st Ave., Covington, LA on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at 11:00 AM with 
visitation from 10:00 AM until service time. Following the service, the family 
will greet friends in the second floor reception center of The Trace, 19432 
Crawford Rd., Covington, LA. 

Joyce’s sons, Pete and Mike, would like to extend their gratitude to all the 
staff at The Trace, and especially Lisa Holloway and Shirae Brister for their 
attentiveness and loving care; and their aunts, Jean and Lois, for the comfort 
and companionship that were such a blessing to Joyce. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Joyce’s name to Special Olympics 
at specialolympics.org.

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