Mr. Robert “Bob” Ashlin age 90 passed away Thursday October 29, 2009 at Hospice House of Forest City, NC. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Delores and their 5 children: Suzanne Ashlin of Cramerton, NC; William and Thomas Ashlin of Charlotte, NC; John Ashlin of Easton, MD and Amy Ashlin-McSween of Plymouth, MI, as well as six grandchildren. Robert was born in Detroit, MI in 1919 and retired as the President and Chief Executive Officer of NBD-Dearborn. He and his wife Delores retired to Lake Lure, NC in 1984 where they have enjoyed the past 25 years. A memorial service will be held 1 PM Saturday October 31, 2009 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Forest City, NC. In lieu of flowers please send memorials to Hospice of Rutherford County POB 336 Forest City, NC 28043.