Father ABRAHAM Obituary

Published by Calgary Herald on Aug. 30, 2012.

ABRAHAM, Father Murray S.J.
Died peacefully in India, on August 28, 2012, aged 87, a Jesuit for 70 years. Born in North Sydney, NS, September 26, 1925 to Alice Shields and Arthur Abraham. Saint Mary's Halifax was his alma mater. He entered the Jesuits in Guelph, ON in 1941. He volunteered in 1948 for the Canadian Jesuit Mission in Darjeeling in North East India. Teaching, language studies, and theology followed. He was ordained a priest in 1954. Fr. Abraham was an educator and a formidable advocate for those most in need and he will be remembered for his work in the Kurseong area of the Darjeeling district. He was the founder of Saint Alphonsus Social and Agricultural Centre (SASAC) and of the Society of Jesus Agricultural and Social Institute (SOJASI). He was a faithful Jesuit priest, prolific writer, an accomplished educator, a mesmerizing public speaker. "I was hungry and you gave me to eat…" is his and our epitaph for his life. He is survived by several nephews, nieces and cousins. Funeral and burial rites were held on August 29 at Kurseong. Information about memorial arrangements in Canada will be forthcoming. Please visit www.canadianjesuitsinternational.ca for updates. Donations in his memory may be sent to: Canadian Jesuits International, 70 Saint Mary Street, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5S 1J3. (Toll free 1-800-448-2148; www.canadianjesuitsinternational.ca).

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September 21, 2012

Yvonne Lavoie-Martinez

I grew up with dear Fr. Abraham's name in our home.....my Mom/Dad always supported his magnificent work overseas, even with myself and my 10 brothers and sisters to raise! My parents....Doug/Marie Lavoie always felt he was a living saint. We will never forget this good man.

September 8, 2012

Barbara Nedzelski

Our dinner group in Sidney, B.C. helped support Fr. Abraham for many years. It was a great privilege for us when he came for a visit. Rest in peace, oh good and faithful servant.

August 31, 2012

Anjali Chugh

Truely a saint in many ways. I had the honour of meeting Father Abraham many years ago when he visited Calgary. He gave his heart to the people of Darjeeling Hills and the people of Kerseong. Condolences on the loss.

August 31, 2012

Bishnu Tikam Chanda

Its a great personal loss to us

August 30, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss, loosing a loved one is never easy. However, Psalms 46:1 reminds us to rely on God because he is our refuge and he will provide support and comfort for all those in need.

August 30, 2012

Nancy Lowery

I had the great privilege of spending a couple of weeks with Father Abe and his students as they travelled through Alberta and BC. He and his programs have been a part of my life as long as I can remember. Father Abe was an inspiration for many and ahead of his time with the programs he developed. I am honoured to have known him

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