ABRAM FREDERICK BORN

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ABRAM FREDERICK BORN June 8, 1919 - May 2, 2008 Peacefully in his sleep, Dad passed away with his loving wife of 62 years, Mary, at his side. Dad will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by his wife Mary; children, Brian (JoAnne), Barbara (Rodney) Schroeder, Stanley (Martha); six grandchildren, Robyn (Michel) Pryce, Jason Born and friend Nancy Eberhard, Cameron Born, Andrew Born, Tammy (Nolan) Tutkaluk, Connie (Derek) Dyck; great-grandsons, Xander and Xavier Dyck. Also surviving Dad are brother Walter (Phyllis), sisters Elsie (Bill) Neufeld, and Tina Hyde, many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Wilhelm W. and Agatha Born, nine sisters and two brothers. Services will be held Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Carman Mennonite Church, with Pastor Bob Pauls officiating. Interment will follow the service at the Greenwood Cemetery, Carman, Manitoba. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dad's name to Gideons International of Canada or Canadian Foodgrains Bank. The family would like to thank the Carman Memorial Hospital nursing and support staff for all the care and compassion that they gave to Dad during his six month stay. A special thank you to Pastor Bob Pauls, the congregation of the Carman Mennonite Church, neighbours, relatives and friends for all the food, visits, prayers and words of hope and encouragement. Doyle's Funeral Home in care of arrangements. (www.doyleschapels.com)

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 05, 2008