F. Asa Brewster

June 27, 1931 - July 5, 2016

F. ASA BREWSTER 85, of Haleyville went to meet his Savior Tuesday July 5, 2016 at his home under hospice care. Born in Haleyville, he was the son of the late Frank and Sarah Camp Brewster and the husband of Myrtie E. Wills Brewster for 65 years. Asa was a lifetime resident of Haleyville and a member and trustee of the Haleyville United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife Myrtie, son, Joseph Brewster and his wife Gail, daughters, Barbara Brewster, Rebecca Carini and her husband Donald, Brenda R. Robbins, and Beth Mello and her husband Clint, 6 grandchildren, Jennifer Ciaurelli (Charles), Liza Wyka (Daniel), Daniel Brewster, Rachel Mello, Alyssa Robbins and Elijah Mello. 2 great grandchild Katelyn Ciaurelli and Jack Wyka. Remembered fondly by all his special nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers, Edmund, James, Sheppard and sister Emma. Ace had many lifetime accomplishments, beginning in Millville High School. He was recently inducted into the Millville Sports Hall of Fame for his 88 yard touchdown run in the 1948 Vineland-Millville football game. He also set several track records, some of which still stand. Ace served in Commercial Township as committeeman and on the Township School Board, as fire commissioner, and member of Mauricetown Gun Club since 1958 and was the current oldest member. Ace promoted the welfare of the club and influenced younger members to take pride in it. He was a competitive pinochle player at the club and at home among friends. Ace devoted all his working years to the family business Brewster Vaults, working alongside his brothers. Retired from the Doric Board after 34 years of service, beginning as a founding director of DORIC, a vault manufactures association. He was afflicted by Parkinson’s disease for over 20 years but the more his body broke down, the deeper his faith and trust in God grew. Ace was loved and respected by those who knew him. Funeral services will be held at the Haleyville United Methodist Church 8722 Highland Street Haleyville on Monday July 11, 2016 at 11:00 am. Interment will be in Haleyville Cemetery. Viewings will be held Sunday evening from 6:00-9:00 pm and Monday Morning 1 hour prior to the service. Memorial donations may be made to the Haleyville United Methodist Church, c/o Mark Sheppard, 809 Steep Run Rd. Millville, NJ 08332 or Holy Redeemer Hospice Care, 160 E. Ninth Ave. Suite B P.O. Box 250 Runnemede, NJ 08078. To email condolences and or tributes please visit www.hoffmanfuneralhomes.net