Lena Beatrice ABRAHAMS

BLAIR, Lena Beatrice (nee Abrahams). Sunrise: February 15, 1914. Sunset: February 15, 2005. Mrs. Lena Blair beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, was born on February 15, 1914 in Clarendon, Jamaica to Avis D'Aguilar and Cecil D'Aguilar. She was the eldest of nine siblings and is survived by her children Ethel "Beverly"- (USA), Oscar "Junior", and Marcia; sisters Alice - (Jamaica), Florence- (Jamaica) and Olive- (USA), brothers Kenneth- (UK) and Cecil; eleven grand children, sixteen great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Her brothers Arthur, Leonard and Eustace are deceased. Her husband Oscar V. Blair predeceased her in 1965. Mrs. Blair migrated to Montreal, Canada where she lived for more than thirty-eight years. Mrs. Blair dedicated her life to loving and nurturing her family and friends. With her there was seldom a dull moment, as she was so full of fun, laughter and mirth. She had an imitable and indomitable spirit. Her charisma and charm made her an icon among all in her presence. Her legacy of love will live on in the lives and hearts of the countless people she touched. Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation at Armstrong Funeral Home, 1640 Cote-Vertu, Ville St-Laurent (514) 331-1104 on Friday, February 25, 2005 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of Armstrong's on Saturday, February 26 at 11 a.m. with interment to follow at Lakeview Memorial Gardens. Published in the Montreal Gazette on 2/24/2005