Obituary of Alfred Jabs

JABS, Alfred

Alfred Jabs Jr. passed away peacefully on Thursday January 25, 2018, surrounded by family both near and far, after his brave journey with Alzheimer’s disease. Alfred was born in Wloclawek Poland on October 27, 1933. He moved to Canada in 1949 with his parents and married Elisabeth (nee Flach) on January 30, 1955. They were blessed with two children, Reinhard and Christine. Alfred was very active in the New Apostolic Church, serving as a minister in the Hamilton and Niagara regions and overseas in India and Africa. He worked for many years at Port Colborne Dairy (delivering by horse and buggy until 1967) and then at Miracle Mart for 25 years until his retirement.  

Alfred was predeceased by his parents Pauline (nee Lemke) and Alfred Jabs Sr. and his son Reinhard. Alfred is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Elisabeth, his daughter Christine (Dave), his daughter–in-law Sylvia (Steve), his grandchildren Michelle (Andrew), Rachel (John), Timothy (Kathleen), Jennifer (Matthew) and Joshua (Heather), and 11 great grandchildren.

The family wishes to express its gratitude to all of our friends, neighbours, ministers and fellow members of the New Apostolic Church for your care, visits, and many prayers. We specially wish to thank each and every member of our Extendicare (Pelham Road) family for their outstanding care, compassionate palliative care and support in Alfred’s final year.

In keeping with Alfred’s wishes, cremation has taken place.

The George Darte Funeral Home, 585 Carlton St., St. Catharines will host a visitation on Friday February 2, 2018 from 5-8pm and a Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, February 3 at 11am in the chapel, officiated by Apostle Frank Dzur. A light lunch and fellowship will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the New Apostolic Church Canada or the Alzheimer Society.