Obituary for Morton Newman Abbott
It is with great sadness that the family of Morton Newman Abbott, 91, of Mahone Bay announces his passing on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater.
Born in Sandy Point, he was the son of the late James and Alva (Hemeon) Abbott.
Morton started his working career at the early age of 9, fishing with his dog out of a dory to provide food for his family and then went on to deliver milk for a number of years. He then worked with the Town of Mahone Bay and later as fiberglass tradesman and foreman with Paceships in Mahone Bay for over 35 years and later with South Shore Marine.
He was a member of St. James Anglican Church, Mahone Bay.
Morton was a a quiet man who enjoyed the simple pleasure of life, spending time with family and friends in his home, feeding his pet seagull, “Hotdog” and just taking an interest in the folks of Mahone Bay. He will be missed by so many who remember his kind words, “Yes Dear” and “Right On”
Morton is survived by sisters, Lenora Begin, and Marie (Neil) Cleveland both of Mahone Bay, Kathleen Lantz, Pleasantville, his “surrogate daughter” and niece, Kathleen (Faren) Heisler, Blockhouse and other several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his sister, Irma Greencorn; twin brother, Murray Abbott and brothers, Harold Conrad and Kenneth Conrad.
A graveside committal service to celebrate Morton’s life will be held Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.at Park Cemetery, Mahone Bay, Rev. Chad McCharles, officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. James Anglican Church Organ Fund, Canadian Blood Services or to a charity of your choice.
Born in Sandy Point, he was the son of the late James and Alva (Hemeon) Abbott.
Morton started his working career at the early age of 9, fishing with his dog out of a dory to provide food for his family and then went on to deliver milk for a number of years. He then worked with the Town of Mahone Bay and later as fiberglass tradesman and foreman with Paceships in Mahone Bay for over 35 years and later with South Shore Marine.
He was a member of St. James Anglican Church, Mahone Bay.
Morton was a a quiet man who enjoyed the simple pleasure of life, spending time with family and friends in his home, feeding his pet seagull, “Hotdog” and just taking an interest in the folks of Mahone Bay. He will be missed by so many who remember his kind words, “Yes Dear” and “Right On”
Morton is survived by sisters, Lenora Begin, and Marie (Neil) Cleveland both of Mahone Bay, Kathleen Lantz, Pleasantville, his “surrogate daughter” and niece, Kathleen (Faren) Heisler, Blockhouse and other several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his sister, Irma Greencorn; twin brother, Murray Abbott and brothers, Harold Conrad and Kenneth Conrad.
A graveside committal service to celebrate Morton’s life will be held Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.at Park Cemetery, Mahone Bay, Rev. Chad McCharles, officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. James Anglican Church Organ Fund, Canadian Blood Services or to a charity of your choice.