Arthur Abbott Obituary
Arthur was born on February 22, 1938, in Boston, MA to parents David & Alfreda Abbott. He was the beloved Husband to Carolyn (Lackie) Abbott and Father to sons Arthur Jr (Joan)., Steven (Barbara), David (Caron), William Abbott and daughter Cheryl Johnston (Thomas), brother to Earl Abbott, and Grandpa to thirteen grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents David & Alfreda Abbott, brothers David, Donald and Robert Abbott and sister Dorothy Harrington.
After graduating from Trade School, he joined the Navy and became a First-Class Lithographer. Upon leaving the Navy he moved his family to Phoenix Arizona where he started his printing company Palm Printing. Art was also well known to the Phoenix racing community at Manzanita Speedway in the 70's because of his publication and for a few years he even raced cars there that he built himself.
Art was a very motivated, hard-working entrepreneur and a great salesman. He utilized those skills and along with his wife and children started Abbott Printing in Orlando, FL (now Abbott Communications Group) of which he was extremely proud of and loved to visit after his retirement.
Perhaps, Arthur's greatest feat was marrying his teen-age sweetheart, Carolyn (Lackie) Abbott. They were married 64 wonderful years and shared a devoted life together.
Art spent much of his retirement enjoying fishing while living on the St. Johns River. He especially enjoyed helping his grandkids catch fish with cane poles, golfing in The Villages, and travelling with his sweetheart, Carolyn. Anyone who knew Art knew that he was the most loving Husband, Father, and Grandpa a family could ask for. Art really loved his family and was super proud of all of them. He will be deeply missed by all.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday December 3, 2022 from 1pm to 4pm. Funeral Service start at 2pm. Location is Baldwin Brothers 3990 SR 44 Wildwood, Florida 34785.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, a donation to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or Alzheimer's Association. Notes can be sent to the family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Diane Lightburn
November 30, 2022
Uncle Art always made you feel like you were the most important person in the room always giving you his undivided attention. He was kind, funny and told the best stories. His love of the Boston Red Sox traveled with him no matter where he lived! He was one of a kind in the life he lived, the businesses he ventured into and the always present smile and laugh. Uncle Art will be greatly missed by our family.
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Mistee
November 30, 2022
Mr. Abbott, you will surely be missed by all those who have crossed paths with you. Personally I have never met you but have heard so many fun stories and memories from your sons, Art and Steve. You and Mrs. Abbott raised wonderful personable children. It is my honor to work for them and be a part of your continuing your Legacy. God be with all of the Abbott Family. May He lift you up and give you Peace. With my Sincere Condolence,
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