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Robert Abbott Obituary

ABBOTT, Robert R. Of Cambridge, September 13, 2008, , age 76. Beloved husband of Alice J. (Gunning) Abbott. Father of Joseph Abbott and William Abbott both of Maine, Brian Abbott of Somerville, Diane Evens of MI, and the late Robert Abbott. Stepfather of Arthur McCusker of Cambridge. Brother of James Abbott and his wife Evelyn of GA, John Abbott and his wife Claire of Saugus, Dottie Leonard and her husband Walter of NH and the late Ray Abbott. Also survived by grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held in the John C. Burns & Sons Funeral Home, 305 Broadway, Cambridge, Wednesday, September 17, at 10:00 AM. Relatives & friends invited. Visiting hours, Tuesday, 4-8 PM. Interment, Gethsemane Cemetery, West Roxbury. www.burnsfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 15, 2008.

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DEBRA MCWHINNIE

September 15, 2008

AUNTIE ALICE,
ARTIE, AND BOBS FAMILY
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS

LOVE DEBBI

Mrs Joyce Devereaux & Family

September 15, 2008

God bless you all
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Much Love to you all.

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