Joan Abbott Obituary (1917 - 2013) - East Dennis, MA - Rochester Democrat And Chronicle

Joan Mary Abbott

1917 - 2013

Abbott, Joan Mary

East Dennis, MA: Died peacefully on January 19, 2013 at Epoch Nursing Home.

Born Joanne O'Reilly in Rochester, NY on February 21, 1917 to Bernard and Frances (Dwyer) O'Reilly. Attended Sacred Heart Convent and graduated from Nazareth College in Rochester, NY. Married John Newman Abbott MD on June 10, 1944.

Joan was a loving and devoted mother of 8 children, an indomitable spirit with a bright smile and a dry sense of humor. May she rest in peace.

She is survived by five children John Newman of East Dennis, MA; Christine Anastasia of Philadelphia, PA; David of Providence, RI; Mark Matthew and (Diana) of Dundas, MN; Paul Geoffrey and (Petra Schulz) of Frankfurt, Germany; daughter-in-law Jennifer (Keller) of Gurnee, IL; and nine grandchildren. Predeceased by her devoted husband John of 59 years, sons William Ashton and Jeremy, daughter Joan Mary, and four siblings Bernard, Mary (Callahan), Eileen (Brescia) and Frances.

See full obituary at http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Joan-Abbott&lc=7214&pid=162575988&mid=5391518

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Published in Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on Jan. 26, 2013.

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February 9, 2013

I just came across this article this afternoon. I remember Jeremy's mother as a 'spitfire' - great wit and strong. The Abbott's were anchors of Blessed Sacrament Church. May she rest in peace!

Timothy McCluskey

February 9, 2013

Dear Paul,

"live as much as you can...it's a mistake not to".....was that Henry James or Joan Abbott; I forget, both so brilliant and kind.
Thank you for stopping in to see Matthew. i wish I had gotten the news earlier and was able to attend your mom's service and celebration of her life. Thinking of you.

paula

January 31, 2013

Dear Paul,
Nicole and I are thinking of you and want you to know you have our love and support. Your mother lived a long life across difficult decades in the 20th century, she saw many great and terrible events but she bore you into this world and for that I am grateful. May you travel your own road now into the future with strength and the certainty that life is a gift, however fleeting ... and know that each of us may manifest love to friends, family and strangers alike. Wishing you and your family compassion and peace.
~ Patrick Warner

January 27, 2013

Dear Abbott children and grandchildren: We were very sorry to learn that "Mrs. Abbott" had died but grateful to hear that she had such a long life. I remember so many things about her and your family, that they introduced my parents, working for your dad, wonderful stories from my dad about the Abbott clan. Please accept our sincere condolences, prayers and thoughts on your loss. Catherine ("Cathy") Simmons

Catherine Simmons-Gill

January 26, 2013

Dear Abbotts. We will miss your mom. She was our Mom's best friend on Crosman Terrace. I know Susette Ryan Graham and Joan Mary Abbott are having coffee and cigarettes together in heaven. Love to all of you. The Grahams, Amy especially!

Amy Graham

January 26, 2013

Dear Abbott family,
I remember you all so well , and certainly do remember your Mother.. She was a great lady, and she knew how to keep her group and their friends in line.. I have thought of you all over the years with wonderful memories...
My sister Julie and your sister Joan were great friends back when you all lived at 35 Rockingham St. I remember rolling down the front lawn with Joan , Newman, "germy" , "cadeen" and William.... who I believe, was called "Georgie" back then.... and I remember that your Mom's patience through all the kids' and friends' antics was amazing...
I was glad to have a little window in the Abbott saga.. and to have known your Mom.. a lady worth remembering.
My very best to you all, and my thoughts will continue to be with you..
Joyce Furlong Clark

Joyce Clark

January 22, 2013

We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.

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