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John Abbott Obituary

John Conwyn Abbott

12/04/1945-04/13/2025

It's time to say goodbye to a great hunter and fisherman:

He loved his life roaming around the woods in the Jemez and spending time at the family cabin, hunting elk, deer and grouse. He is proceeded in death by his mother Edna Gallant and his brother Patrick.

John is survived by his loving wife Cathy Collins, his sister Claudia ( Lonnie), Nephew Kenny ( Emily) and his brother Victor.

He also leaves behind his extended loving family David ( Donna), three granddaughters and husbands and eight great grandkids, His brother in law Al (Dawn) and family and Brother in law Mike (Donna) and family, his best bud Tyler Storm and his family at USGS.

Many thanks to Dr. R. Silvey Optum Doctor at Lovelace Westside doctors, Bosque Trails Hospice and NM Cancer Center. Cremation has taken place and he will remain in Jemez.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Albuquerque Journal on May 4, 2025.

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Denise Williams Monaghan

May 4, 2025

John you made Cathy happy! You put Cathy first. Cathy loved you dearly, John. Jemez is a beautiful place to hang out John. Sorry you left us. Sad for us not joining you is a beautiful and peaceful place. Keep an eye on us John. Love to you and your family, especially Cathy!

Kenneth R. Snyder

May 4, 2025

Unk will NEVER be forgotten!! BEST uncle EVER!!! He will forever be missed by me!! I LOVE YOU ALWAYS UNK!!!

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