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Colonel Frank Dana Abbott Jr.

Frank Abbott Obituary

Colonel Frank Dana Abbott, Jr. (USAF, retired) died peacefully at his Montgomery, Alabama home on April 20, 2016 surrounded by his wife and daughters. Dana was devoted to his family and committed to service of his country. He is survived by Claire, his loving wife of 51 years; his daughter Andrea Jean and son-in-law, Thomas Jean, of Montgomery, Alabama; daughter Marianne Abbott of Washington, DC; his sister, Elaine Martin; brother, Russell Abbott; and sister, Marcia Abbott. Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Dana in Concord, Massachusetts at a date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Wounded Warrior Project https://support.wounded warriorproject.org/default.aspx?tsid=72&source=WEBSITE.

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Published by The Concord Journal from Apr. 26 to May 5, 2016.

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Nancy Foley

March 6, 2017

To the family of Frank Dana Abbott. My family sends their deepest sympathy to you. Our thoughts and prayers goes out to you. Psalm 90:12.

May 14, 2016

Heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. May you find comfort in the words found in 1 Thessalonians 4:14.

May 5, 2016

I want to express my condolences for the death of your dear loved one. Hold on to your memories. God is close to the broken-hearted.


Mary

May 4, 2016

To the family (especially Elaine): Sending peace to soothe you, grace to hold you, love to comfort you and happy memories to hold in your heart. Thinking of you with sincere sympathy, Marilyn (Gahan) Robinson

PJ

May 4, 2016

I am so sorry the read about your loss, may the God of all comfort give you the strength you need during this difficult time. Ps.55:22

April 30, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

April 28, 2016

I was sad to hear of Dana's passing but many of us, of ACS Defense, smile with the memories of our teammate.

We worked together and we laughed.

God Bless you all!

Sincerely,

Keith M. Taylor

April 28, 2016

The loss of a loved one brings pain
sorrow but know that god feels your pain and sorrow as well. 1pete 5;7.

April 27, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort through God's word, the Bible. (1Pet. 5:7)

April 26, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. In 1Pet. 5:7 the Bible tells us that God cares for us. May he help you during your time of grief and may you find comfort through his word.

D F

April 26, 2016

To the family:
may God be with you during these difficult days.

April 26, 2016

I've lost a dear, long-time friend, golf buddy, Vietnam veteran, and fellow Task Force Alpha survivor. Dana, you are missed. I look forward to joining you on the big putting green in the sky when my time comes. Sawasdee! Col Steve Ellertson, USAF(r)

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