Born in Verdun, Que. Keen student and bibliophile: HS and Commercial Coll., Verdun; Sir G. Williams Coll., Mtl. 3 1/2yrs accountant Bell Tel Co. Avid yachtsman - own boat. enl. 6 June 1940 and att. Staff Cdn HQ Mil Dist 4 Mtl prior to overseas service. Survived by father, Lawrence H. Ashworth, 465 Richard Ave, Verdun, Que.