Obituary of Malcolm James Aburrow

After a courageous battle with cancer, the death of Malcolm James “Mac” Aburrow, of Morrison Road, Saint John, husband of Mary (Cook) Aburrow, occurred peacefully at home, on Saturday, June 21, 2003, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. Born in Westbourne, Hants, England, on September 30, 1942, he was the son of the late Albert “Jim” and Cecilia M. (Prior) Aburrow. Mr. Aburrow was an Electrical Contractor and owned and operated, CAM Electrical and HID Electrical for many years. He was formerly employed with Norman W. Francis Electrical and was a member of IBEW Local 502. Mac was an active member of the Saint John Flames Igniter's Booster Club and was involved with the Saint John Figure Skating Club, Poley Mountain Ski Club, New Brunswick Water Ski Association and the Saint John Cerebral Palsy Foundation. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Katrina Aburrow of Calgary, AB and Joanne Martin of Saint John, two step-children, Ernie Cook and Natasha Cook, both at home, two sisters, Carol Chiddle and Shirley Redford (Roy), both of England, two grandchildren, Matthew Aburrow and Geoffrey Martin, one niece, one nephew, two great-nieces and one great-nephew, all of England. Resting at Brenan's Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral service will be held at Brenan's Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, June 27, 2003 at 11:00 AM. followed by cremation. Remembrances to the Saint John Cerebral Palsy Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.