JEFFREY JOSEPH BABEY

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JEFFREY JOSEPH BABEY Jeffrey passed away on March 2, 2011 at the age of 58. Jeff was born on October 14, 1952 at St. Boniface Hospital to Anna Hunchak and Paul Babey. He was the fourth of seven children. Growing up in Transcona he attended Blessed Sacrament School, graduating in 1972 from Murdoch MacKay Collegiate. He worked for the Manitoba Government in accounting for over 30 years. Jeff will be remembered by his son Marston Jeffrey Fleming. He is also survived by his mother Anna Babey; siblings, Bob (Stephanie), Donna (Eric), Paulette, Josey, Joanne and Marianna (Tom); nieces and nephews, Tammy (Kelly), Lisa, Paula (Quinn), Michael, Ryan (Amy), Amber; great-niece Eden and many relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his father Paul; grandparents; and nephew, Nick Summer. Jeff enjoyed his cottage in Hillside Beach. He had a very unique sense of humour and always made people laugh. A very caring, warm and compassionate person, his family meant the world to him. He enjoyed taking photos, golfing, cooking, bargain hunting and travelling. Jeff was very spiritual and was a member of the Order of St. Francis. Cremation has taken place. Interment will take place at later date in the Zipchen Family Cemetery in Hafford, SK, where he will be joining more than four generations of ancestors. Prayers will be sung 7:00 p,m,, Thursday, March 10 at St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church, 400 Day St. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 11 also at the Church with Rev. Dr. Greg Zubacz officiating. Donations may be made to St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba. May his memory be eternal! VICHNAYA PAMYAT KORBAN FUNERAL CHAPEL 956-2193

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 09, 2011