Robert M. Abbott

Robert M. Abbott obituary, Berlin, MD

Robert M. Abbott

Robert Abbott Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Eastern Shore Cremation and Funeral Service on Oct. 24, 2025.

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Robert Michael Abbott, age 59, passed away at his home with his wife beside him on Monday, October 20, 2025. He was born on April 5, 1966, in Dorchester General Hospital Cambridge, MD to Wylie Sr. and Louella (Gray) Abbott.
Robert graduated from North Dorchester High School in 1984. Throughout high school and the rest of his life he was a lifelong dedicated waterman. Robert was also a lifelong member of Elliott Island Fire Company, of which he was a past chief.
Survivors include his wife, Trenie, his stepchildren, Jay and Jamey, and step grandchildren Keegan, Cohan, and Brynn. He also leaves behind his siblings and spouses, Wylie Jr. and Pam Abbott, Cory Abbott and Laura Glessner, and his sister Wendy and Keith White. He also leaves behind his nephews, Jason and Jonathon, and nieces, Kristen and Jennifer. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Wylie and Louella Abbott.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date on Elliott Island. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Robert's memory to:
1. Compassionate Care, 416 William St, Milford, DE 19963 2. Elliott Island VFC, 2317 Elliott Island Rd., Vienna, MD 21869 3. Dorchester Seafood Heritage Association, 5209 Walnut Landing Rd., Vienna, MD 21869 To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Robert, please visit our floral store.

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