Don Strout Abbott

Don Strout Abbott, 86, of Pen Argyl, passed away, Sunday, August 9, 2015, at St. Luke's Hospice House. He was the beloved husband of Norma Dally Abbott together the celebrated 66 years of marriage, July 16th. Born in Bangor, January 22, 1929, he was the son of the late Edward G. and Mildred Strout Abbott. He was a 1946 graduate of Bangor High School and also a graduate of Churchman's Business School. Don served two years, 1946-1948 in the US Navy as a Dental Technician Petty Officer Second Class on the USS Philippian Sea. One of his fondest memories was accompanying Admiral Byrd on a South Pole expedition. Don was Executive Vice President of Anthony Dally and Sons, Inc., and he was also Vice President of Structural Slate Company, both of Pen Argyl. Don was President of the Pen Argyl School Board for 10 years, was a member of the Father DeNisco Council of the Knights of Columbus and St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, Pen Argyl. Don was an avid golfer; winning may championships of Shawnee C.C., and also at Delaware Water Gap C.C. Above everything, Don loved his family. He was a devoted father to his two daughters, Donna and her husband Dr. Barry Burkhardt and Dr. Allyson Abbott and her husband Dr. John Richardson, grandfather to Ryan and his wife Caroline, and Chad and his wife Alyssa Burkhardt and Ross, Alexander, and Victoria Richardson. As an added blessing he had four great grandchildren, Sophie, Sebastien, Spencer and Graham Burkhardt. He was also graced by many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated, Thursday, August 13, 2015, at 11 AM, at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church, 300 W. Babbitt Avenue, Pen Argyl. There will be a visitation, beginning at 9:30 AM until 10:45 AM, Thursday at the church. Interment will be private in St. Elizabeth's Cemetery, Pen Argyl. The Guerro & Ruggiero Funeral Home, www.ruggierofuneralhome.com, Pen Argyl is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be offered to St. Elizabeth's Building Fund, 300 W. Babbitt Avenue, Pen Argyl, PA 18072 or St. Luke's Hospice, Development Office, 801 Ostrum Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015