Robert L. Ash of Duxbury died Jan. 9 at his home at the age of 62.

Dr. Ash was a highly respected and sought after investment advisor and fund manager, with more than 30 years of corporate and investment experience in Asia.  Over his long career, Dr. Ash has been C.E.O. of AIG Asset Management Services Inc., Fleet Investment Management and Kemper Sales Company.

He presently served as chairman of the Board of Trustees, Mercer Global Investors; member of the board of directors, Merganser Capital Management LL.C; member of the Massachusetts General Hospital Psychopharmacology Board of Advisors; executive committee member of the Mutual Fund Directors Forum.  He also served as a member of the board and executive committee of UNICEF.

In October 2006, Mr. Ash became a Non-Executive Consultant for H.C. Wainwright (“HCW”), advising the Investment and Banking Group on global economic and business environment issues.

Dr. Ash held a Doctorate in Ethical Leadership from the Hendrickson Institute for Ethical Leadership at Saint Mary’s University, Minn., earned a Master of Science degree in the Administration of Justice from the American University in Washington, D.C., and a Bachelor of Arts in history at the University of Miami.  He also served as a United States naval officer with an aviation designation.

Dr. Ash was the husband of Christine Ash of Duxbury. He also leaves his children, Alexandria Ash of Boston, Nicholas Ash of Duxbury and Spencer Ash of Duxbury and his brother, Richard Ash of Virginia.

A funeral mass was held at  Holy Family Church in Duxbury Monday, Jan. 12.  Burial was in Mayflower Cemetery. Donations can be made to UNICEF 3, United Nations Plaza New York NY 10017 or the Hospice of the South Shore PO Box 859060 Braintree Ma 02185.