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Abraham Madkour Obituary

Dr. Abraham Joseph Madkour, 89, a long-standing member of the Manchester, Vermont, community died peacefully at his home with his family by his side on February 18. Abe was the loving husband of Brenda Ralph for more than 61 years, as well as the father of seven children and two grandchildren. He was civic-minded throughout his residency in Manchester for nearly 60 years. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, February 29, at 11:00am at Christ The King Catholic Church, 398 Bonnet Street, Manchester, Vermont. A reception will immediately follow at The Equinox Hotel. Remembrances may be made to the Carthusian Foundation; The Benedictine Monks of Weston Priory and the Huntsville Museum of Art. A full obituary can be read at

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Published by The Burlington Free Press from Feb. 20 to Feb. 21, 2020.

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Janice Gould

March 5, 2020

Dear Brenda, Kate and family, I am truly saddened to hear of Dr. Madkours passing. Please accept my sincere condolences at this sad time. He was a very kind and caring dentist to my family throughout many years. Janice Gould

February 24, 2020

Dear Brenda, Kate & family,
I was so saddened to learn of Dr. madkour's passing. He was such a kind and gentle man who served our town as a dentist and in other areas where he felt he was needed. May you all keep his life memories near and dear to you.
Judy Swezey/Manchester

February 24, 2020

Dear Kate, Brenda and family,

We are saddened to hear of Abe's departure. A truly good man has left the scene. He is remembered fondly. Our best wishes to you all.

Betty and Weiland Ross

Dawn & Fred Hoyt

February 23, 2020

Dr. Madkour was the kindest, most gentlemanly of men, with a smile you couldn't resist. Wishing the entire family peace during this sad time.

February 22, 2020

My wife Fritzie and I always considered

Abe a kind,considerate and loving man.

I send my regrets to his loving

Brenda and family.

Nick De Luca

February 22, 2020

Dear Brenda, Kate and Family,
I read the obituaries in The Manchester Journal every week never wanting to miss inevitable news about someone dear to me. Dr. Madkour was a sweet and caring soul and treated me with his tender soul and hands.
Wishing you peace and good memories of dear Dr. Abe.
Ellen Sussman

Ron Perla

February 21, 2020

Mark and Family. So very sorry to hear about the loss of Abe. I know he was a great husband and an awesome father. Loss leaves heartaches no one can heal, love leaves memories no one can steal. Many blessings to all.

Walt Dunham

February 21, 2020

Brenda and family, I was very saddened to learn of Abe's passing. As a classmate at Benhi, I always thought that Abe was a great guy!He has been blessed with a long life and a great family!
He will be missed by many!

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Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Christ The King Catholic Church

398 Bonnet Street, Manchester, VT

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