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Naithy’s nephews said Mass in the house, and Abraham received the anointment for the
sick fully conscious. His sons and daughters were with him most times. On September
21, Mariamma, his eldest daughter prepared his favourite fish for him, from which he ate
a little bit. He told them that the next meal would be with his “Mother”. Xavi, his grand
son had come to visit Abraham. Before Xavi left the house on some errand, he decided to
peek into his grand father’s room one more time. There he found him struggling for
breath. Xavi alerted all the household. Theyamma who had rushed home from Bhilai, and
who had the consolation of ministering to her father in his final days, Thressiamma –the
wife of Chackochan, and others gathered around him and prayed. Abraham passed away,
at 1 p.m. on September 21, 1976. The funeral on the next day was a massive affair.
Friends and acquaintances from far and near came to pay their last respects to this
community leader. He was interred in the tomb which he had prepared for his eldest
daughter-in law, where his eldest son also was buried.

Abraham lived a full life. He was no ordinary person. Or rather, he was an ordinary man
who aspired to extraordinary heights and succeeded to a great extend. His influence on
the people who came to know him was immense. His own children and grandchildren
admired and loved him. His legacy is immeasurable. The children and the grand children
worship his memory. Abraham and Naithy continue to influence the course of the
family’s fortunes from heaven. May they rest in peace.

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