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1932
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2021
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John Abbott Obituary
Leverett, MA — On Sunday, November 28, 2021 John Francis Abbott Jr. (89) of Leverett was called home to Heaven. People who spent time with John knew he loved: Jesus, his Savior; family, most especially Charlotte, his wife of seventy years; and the railroad, where he worked for forty-one years.
After his retirement from Amtrak in 1996, John enjoyed devoting time to researching his family's genealogy and sharing what he learned with his others.
Together, John and Charlotte had five children: Christy Finkbeiner, Susan Scott, Johnny Abbott (Roberta), Charlie Abbott (Janice), and Sarah Abbott along with eleven grandchildren, and eighteen great grandchildren.
People often describe John as a sweet, kind, and gentle man; these attributes were the result of God's incredible life-changing work in him over the past fifty years. While his family will spend the remainder of their days missing this wonderful patriarch of the family, they are both confident in the reunion that will come and comforted in the knowledge that he is in Heaven… and that makes all the difference. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints." Ps. 116:15.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Kostanski Funeral Home. For condolences, please visit www.kostanskifuneralhome.com.
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John Abbott
February 14, 2023
One of my best memories with dad was when I got to go on the train thru the Hoosick Tunnel. It is a mile long, the train cars would rock back and forth, the tops would hit the rock and sparks would fly!! Dad would look at me and laugh, I live near train tracks now and when the engineers blow those horns I know Dad is here!! Love You Dad,, Johnny
Nancy & Brian Emond
December 18, 2021
We were so sorry to hear your Dad passed Sarah. We always had such wonderful conversations with him. He always had a twinkle in his eyes. He will be so missed. Love, Nancy and Brian
Sandy Carey
December 10, 2021
I´m So Sorry For Your Loss, John Was a Wonderful Person As I´ve Known Him.
John Abbott
December 1, 2021
Our hearts are heavy, but knowing that my farther is not suffering makes me feel a little better. Being his oldest son was very special, I got to work with him on some of his older vehicles. Dad was a good mechanic it gave me a love for cars and trucks to. I got to fix his ford falcon in high school, it went well until I got it running and got caught by the principal doing burn outs, then I had to tell Dad. Ouch! Oh well you live an learn, I learned a lot about our family history an blood line from Dad, I loved it. My brother Charlie got to find dead Abbott's all over mountains in Mass. an New Hampshire, well to say I Love You Dad is an understatement but I will tell him when I get to heaven with him. I will miss you Dad until then, John M Abbott
Lara Marcum SantaMaria
December 1, 2021
John and Charlotte were my first landlords when I got married and moved away at 22 young years. John was kind and always willing to help us out when ever we needed it. I know he will be greatly missed!
William Marsden Jr
November 30, 2021
Worked with John on the railroad for a few years before his retirement he was ALWAYS a pleasure to work with!! My deepest condolences to his family!!
Bob and Sylvia Carey
November 30, 2021
John was a very devoted man to his family and church, was kind to everyone. He will be dearly missed. Sending thoughts and prayers to Charlotte and family during this most difficult time.
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