Claire Lyon Abbott

Claire Lyon Abbott

Wilmington - Claire Lyon Abbott departed this life on December 15, 2020, at age 82. In Heaven, she joins her beloved husband Robert W. Abbott, who died in 1995 after 35 years of marriage.

Claire grew up in New Castle and graduated from William Penn High School in 1956. She received a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Delaware in 1960 and a Master Of Instruction Degree in 1982. Claire was a public school teacher for nearly 30 years, retiring in 2001 while working at Marbrook Elementary School. She enjoyed seeing her students learn and grow. And she especially treasured her friendships with colleagues.

For a number of years after her retirement, Claire heavily researched family genealogy, visiting cemeteries, searching archived records here and abroad, and preparing a book that recounted centuries of family history. She also traveled extensively, touring countries on 4 continents.

Claire persevered for a number of years on the long, slow walk of Alzheimer's disease and Dementia, benefiting for many of the last years of her life from the caring nurses and staff at The Country House.

Claire is survived and loved by her 3 sons, Robert, Richard, and John, as well as their wives, Regina, Jill, and Natalie, and 7 grandchildren, Elizabeth, Robert III, Katelyn, Michele, Weston, Samuel, and Erin. She left a living legacy that she was proud to call her family.

In recognition of the exemplary care Claire received, the family suggests contributions to Employee Appreciation Fund, at: Country House, 4830 Kennett Pike, Apartment 5502, Wilmington, DE 19807.

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