Hugh Percival Pabarue, Sr.

PABARUE, Hugh Percival Sr., age 78 of Kettering, OH, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Hugh was born May 23, 1942 in Hayes Clarendon, Jamaica to Ramsaran and Ivy (Murray) Pabarue. He attended Gannon University in Erie, PA, and worked for NCR for over 25 years.

Hugh belonged to the Church of The Ascension, and was very involved in the church community. Deeply devoted to his faith, he was a Eucharistic Minister, taking liturgy of the word and communion to local nursing homes. Hugh was a member of Knights of Columbus where he held the position of Grand Knight. Taking an interest in genealogy, he enjoyed researching his family history. Hugh could also be found fishing in his free time. He was an integral part of his family, acting as the glue that held everyone together. Nothing brought him more joy than to spend time with the ones he loved most.

Hugh is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Marcia; sons Andre Pabarue and Hugh Jr. (Melissa) Pabarue; grandchildren Corey Blankenship, Alec Pabarue, and Brooklyn Pabarue; and sisters Gloria Thomas, Pearl Powell, Fay Pabarue, Patricia Levy, and Carol Crockett.

A visitation will be held Friday, June 26 from 5:00pm-9:00pm at Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering, with a Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, June 27 at 10:00am at Church of The Ascension, 2001 Woodman Dr., Kettering. A brief visitation will be held from 9:00am-10:00am at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Church of The Ascension.