Obituary of Abraham Mugford

MUGFORD, Abraham (Abe)- It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Abe on July 10, 2008, at the Health Sciences Centre, St. John's, following a brave, lengthy and courageous battle of many illnesses, age 81 years of Dunville, Newfoundland. Predeceased by daughter Patricia (Patsy) (2007) and infant daughter Bernadine (1960). Left to mourn his loving and dedicated family; wife Bride (nee Hunt),; daughters: Debbie (Gary), St. John's and Madonna, Kitchener, ON; sons: Bob (Kitchener, ON) and Harry (St. John's); six grandchildren: Silvya (Dave), Sharon, Matthew, Cassandra, Courtney and Stephen, all of Ontario; three great-grandchildren: Andre, Ronzae and Andrew, both of Ontario; several nieces and nephews; and two sisters-in-law: Angela and Josephine. Also, leaving to mourn many other extended family members and friends in Ontario and Newfoundland, especially his good friend Alf Cahill. Resting at Coombs Funeral Home, Placentia, on July 12 and 13, 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Service will follow at the Grace United Church, Dunville, on Monday, July 14, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Lorne Bungay officiating. Interment to follow at the United Church Cemetery, Clarke's Beach, Conception Bay. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada. You are welcome to visit and sign our online guestbook at www.coombsfuneralhome.ca.