Theodore Aston Obituary

Aston, Theodore G. "Ted"

A native of Suffolk, VA, Theodore "Ted" Gounaris Aston, age 69, of New Port Richey, went home to be with the Lord on January 26, 2026, after a brief illness. He was born December 20, 1956, in Suffolk, VA, a son of the late George Robert Aston, Sr. and Irvy Bryant Aston. Misfortune struck early in his life as he lost his father to an illness when he was five years old. With his mother's remarriage, he was uprooted from his extended family and their support. He moved and changed schools multiple times over the next ten years, with stops in Charleston, Scotland, Portsmouth, and Seattle. His mother eventually settled in Glen Burnie, MD, where he would once again need to make new friends as he entered his high school years. However, with a strong DNA "dose" of his father's social skills, coupled with his worldly experiences, his people skills and acquired street smarts, the tone began to be set for his approach to life.

After graduating from Glen Burnie High School in 1974, his extremely eclectic personality led him to wander. The wandering led to the discovery of a love for music and a passion for playing the guitar, which he taught himself to play. It would begin what would become a musical journey for the rest of his life. He loved music!

At the same time, he became fascinated with computers. With the help of a friend's father, Ted landed a position with IBM replacing and repairing tape drives at the National Security Agency despite having no formal computer training. Amazingly, he was then recruited by the University of Maryland into a higher-level position in their Data Processing Department. Fast forward another three years, and he was recruited by Bon Secours Hospital in Baltimore to be the Head of their Data Processing Department.

In 1993, the world was awakened to the potential of all computer systems shutting down when the year 2000 arrived. The new challenge created excitement for "eclectic Ted" to run off to Tarpon Springs, with his family, as he transformed himself into a management consultant. He subsequently worked with numerous hospitals across the country to prepare them for Y2K.

After the Y2K issues were resolved and the computer world began returning to normal, Ted was once again moving on to the next exciting thing, by forming Studio9 Graphics to develop websites for businesses and non-profits across the country. His goal was to build visceral and sensory websites that would inspire imagination, elevate the soul, and keep them coming back for more.

Through all his life accomplishments, there was one common thread woven through the good and bad times, which always remained his happy place, making music with his guitar and watching people dance and have fun. Whether it was a small gig at a local bar or packing the crowds in at a music festival, Ted was always on cloud nine!

"Teddy Boy" (Ted's stage name) and his band, the Cadillac Bombers, were the pride of his musical life. The Bomber's rockabilly sound was loved across Florida and beyond. Ted had the best summer of his life in 2011 when the Cadillac Bombers hit the world stage on a European Tour taking rockabilly to crowds in Belgium, Holland, and France. For Ted, music was his sanctuary that would lift his spirits even on the darkest of days.

God blessed Ted with extraordinary talent that served to light a pathway through life and a meaningful contribution to the lives of others. For that, his family and friends will be forever grateful.

Ted is survived by his son, Zack Aston, and his mother, Sharon Aston, of Tarpon Springs; his daughter, Barbara Welms; and his grandson, Grayson Norris Tow, of Petaluma, CA. He is also survived by his sister, Cynthia Moran (Michael), of Columbia, MD; and his brother, George Robert Aston Jr. (Cindy); nieces and nephews, Linda Kay Bost, Barbra Jean Forbes, Robert Bryan Osbon, Lynn Cipcic, Kim Aston, Marty Elswick, Trey Aston, Mary Catherine Aston, Dan Moran; and numerous great nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a sister, Linda Aston Haney; and two nephews, Thomas Wayne Osbon and David Ray Osbon.

Ted leaves behind a cherished friend, Kat Cassidy, and her son Patrick. The family thanks them for the time spent taking care of Ted and holding his hand over the last days of life.

A Celebration of Life will be held at R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home and Crematory, 509 W. Washington St. Suffolk, VA, on February 7, 2026, at 11 am, with a burial following at Holly Lawn Cemetery. A reception will be held at Towne University, 6009 Harbour View Blvd, Suffolk, VA, immediately following the service. Condolences may be registered at RWBakerFH.com.

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