Ashland--- Fern A. Jimmo, 93, died peacefully Tuesday, April 28, 2015 in Norristown, PA. She was born February 6, 1922 in Ashland, a daughter of the late Edward and Alexina (Fournier) Despres. Fern last worked with A&P Grocery Store for several years. Previously her and her husband owned and operated former Jimmo's Grocery, Ashland, for many years. She rarely had a free moment but she enjoyed baking goodies for her friends and family around town and on occasion playing her piano. She is survived by: one daughter, Marie Custis and her husband Jack of Norristown, PA; two grandchildren, Eric Custis of Kent, OH and Haley Custis of Melfa, VA; three great granddaughters, Savannah, Isabella and Angelina Custis; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Fern is predeceased by: one daughter, Dolores Webber; and five siblings, Eddie Despres, Floibert Despres, Donalda LaBonte, Benadette Long, and Dolores McPherson. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at St. Mark's Catholic Church, Ashland. Relatives and friends may greet the family Tuesday 6-8:00 PM and Wednesday morning 9-10:30 AM at Lajoie Funeral Home, 114 Exchange St./PO Box 39, Ashland. Spring interment will be in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Fern's name may be made to: Alzheimer's Association- Maine Chapter, 383 US Route One, Suite 2C, Scarborough, ME 04074.