Oscar L. Ashford

August 12, 1933 - October 18, 2019

Oscar L. Ashford, 86, of New Britain, widower of Patricia (Buzzell) Ashford, passed away Friday (October 18, 2019) at Avon Health Center. Born in LaGrange, GA, he was a New Britain resident since 1960. Oscar worked as a Tour Bus Driver for New Britain Transportation for twenty years until 1987 when he became an independent Contractor for Sears, and later founded CT Downspout & Gutter Company. Oscar was a member of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in New Britain. Surviving Oscar is one son, Albert B. “A.B.” Ashford, formerly of New Britain; seven stepchildren, including Elaine Blackburn of New Britain; three brothers; five sisters; a granddaughter Cheleis Ashford of Florida; many step grandchildren including Marc Davis and Quinton Davis; many great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 5 PM Wednesday at Carlson Funeral Home 45 Franklin Square, New Britain, CT 06051. There are no calling hours. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford, CT 06492. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com