EBBS – Albert (Abby) Edward
April 13, 1928 – November 8, 2010
Albert Ebbs beloved husband of Ida (Boland) Ebbs passed away peacefully on Monday, November 8, 2010 at the age of 82 years, surrounded by love with his family by his side.
It is with sadness and heavy hearts that we say goodbye to a wonderful man, our beloved dad, granddad and husband. He will be remembered and loved by his wife of fifty seven years, Ida; sons Paul (Glenna), Barry (Ele), Doug (Debbi); daughter Anna-Marie (Warren) Saunders, grandchildren; Matthew, Emily,Jack, Brock and Ava-Marie.
Albert was born in Dublin, Ireland on April 13, 1928. His trade in Ireland was rewinding starters and alternators. He married Ida in Dublin on November 21, 1953. In 1954 they immigrated to Calgary, AB. There Albert continued his trade until 1955 when he started with the Calgary School Board and continued until 1960. From 1960 to 1963 Albert was a partner in a small appliance business. In 1964 he started his own business as an owner operator of several Laundromat’s throughout Alberta. In 1971 Albert went in a different direction and started importing bicycles from England. In 1972 Albert opened his first of many bike shops in Calgary and continued to operate City Cycle on 11th Street until he retired from the bike business. One of his greatest adventures was when he went abroad to Ireland in 1998 to witness the first leg of the Tour de France on Irish soil. Albert’s greatest joy was his family and dogs.
A service to celebrate Albert’s life will be held at Christ Church Elbow Park (3602 – 8 Street S.W.) on Thursday, November 11, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation, 2888 Shaganappi Trail N.W., Calgary, AB T3B 6A8, Telephone: (403) 955-8818.
The family would like to thank the very special people in P.C. unit 54 at the Foothills hospital for their dedication, compassion and care of Albert in his final days.
In living memory of Albert Ebbs, a tree will be planted at Big Hill Springs Provincial Park, Cochrane, AB by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone: (403)243-8200.
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We send our condolences to the Ebbs Family during these days of sadness. May your memories of Albert give you peace and comfort in this time of grieving, and forever after. Our thoughts are with you.
Sincerely,
Nancy, Stephen, Delaney and Syd
To Ida and family
Please accept our sincere love and sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers
are with you at this sad time.
To the Ebbs Family,
May you all find peace and comfort in the days and nights ahead.
Our Deepest Sympathy,
Don, Lisa, Lauren & Grace Munroe
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this sad time
Anna-Marie, Warren, Jack, Brock & Ava-Marie and Family,
Please know that our thoughts are with you during this time. Strength and Prayers for you tomorrow as you celebrate what an amzing Man, Father and Grandfather he was to all of you.
Take good care
Anna Marie, Warren, Jack, Brock,and Ava Marie, and the entire Ebbs Family. It is with heavy hearts we think of you all through this time of reflection with the passing of your Dad and Grampa Albert. His spirit will be with us all forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now. All our love and support are with you always! Love Rob, Kris, and Michael Saunders. Lloydminster, Alberta.
Our condolences Ida, and family on the passing of Abby.
Remembering you in prayers,
God Bless,
Ron & Carmel
McConachie
Anna Marie, Warren, Jack, Brock, and Eva
We were saddened to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in the memories you all share.
To Anna-Marie, Warren, Jack, Brock, Ava-Marie and Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Ida and the entire Ebbs family. We pray that a peace will come over your hearts when remembering Albert’s fullfilled life as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Love, Darren, Bonnie, Landon and Jaden.
Ida, Paul, Barry, Doug, Anna-Marie and families. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. Although I hadn’t seen Abby in years, I remember him as a very kind-hearted and happy man who adored his family. I know you will miss him and pray you will find comfort in the many wonderful memories of him.