Benjamin
Benjamin Xavier Gabbard
d. June 13, 2010
Benjamin Xavier Gabbard, 8 ½ month old infant son of Matthew & Elizabeth Gabbard, passed on to eternal life June 13, 2010 at 9:45 p.m. at home in his parents arms.
Benjamin was born September 23, 2009 in Bettendorf, Iowa. His life was challenging from birth as he fought a courageous battle with a neurological disorder. His life here, though short, was full of love, courage, and a bigger-than-life attitude. He was truly a special boy in the many lives he touched.
He blessed the lives of his father and mother; brothers, Alexander and Zachary; his sister, Hannah; Grandpas and Grandmas; uncles, aunts, cousins, doctors, nurses, caregivers and friends. Benjamin is preceded in death by his brother, Xavier Gabbard.
A Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 19, 2010 at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll, with Father Charles McGuire of St. Hughes Catholic Church, Milwaukee, WI as Celebrant. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll. Visitation will be held from 4:00 - 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 18, 2010 at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll, with a Rosary Service at 7:30 p.m.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com and www.caringbridge.org/visit/xaviergabbard .
Benjamin was born September 23, 2009 in Bettendorf, Iowa. His life was challenging from birth as he fought a courageous battle with a neurological disorder. His life here, though short, was full of love, courage, and a bigger-than-life attitude. He was truly a special boy in the many lives he touched.
He blessed the lives of his father and mother; brothers, Alexander and Zachary; his sister, Hannah; Grandpas and Grandmas; uncles, aunts, cousins, doctors, nurses, caregivers and friends. Benjamin is preceded in death by his brother, Xavier Gabbard.
A Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 19, 2010 at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll, with Father Charles McGuire of St. Hughes Catholic Church, Milwaukee, WI as Celebrant. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll. Visitation will be held from 4:00 - 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 18, 2010 at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll, with a Rosary Service at 7:30 p.m.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com and www.caringbridge.org/visit/xaviergabbard .
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