July 16, 1994 – November 27, 2023

Chantel Taylor Ashdown, 29, of Merritt, B.C. passed away suddenly on November 27, 2023. She is sadly missed by her partner Kevin Horne, her daughter Maycee, parents Shawn and Inger Ashdown, in-laws Dave and Janice Horne, sister Karley Warner (Matthew), sister in-law Jessica Tang (Andrew), nieces and nephew, as well as many friends and relatives.

Chantel was born in Fort Nelson, B.C on July 16, 1994. She has resided in Merritt since she was 6 years old and grew to be a beautiful adult. Chantel truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures; adventuring everywhere with her daughter Maycee, enjoying the outdoors camping and hiking, discovering hockey as an adult, trying all the wineries and breweries in every town she visited, finding great satisfaction crafting, and spending time with family and friends. She was always willing to help any one in need and had the biggest heart, which continued even after she had passed with giving the gift of life through organ donation. She was an amazing mother, daughter, partner, sister, auntie, and friend to many. She will be deeply missed by all those whose lives she has touched.

A celebration of life will be held in the spring/summer, as Chantel would have liked something outside in the warmer weather.

In lieu of flowers a trust fund has been established for Maycee’s future endeavors in life.

You may offer a message of condolence at Merritt Funeral Chapel for the Ashdown family.

• Date : 2023-11-27
• Location : Merritt