Passed peacefully away on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Lakeside Nursing Home in Gander surrounded by her loving family, Alva Loretta Abbott in her 88th year. Pre-deceased by her parents John and Annie Pennell, cherished grandson Sterling Abbott, great-grandson Pacy Pinsent, great-grandson Lucas Winsor and nephew Bruce King.

Left to mourn with a lifetime of loving memories are her devoted husband of 71 years, Joseph(Ned) Abbott, her children Lawrence(Joyce), Naboth(Brenda), Verna Dampier(William), Leslie(Dale), Pearce(Wendy), Homer(Linda), Ula Tulk(Roy), 20 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild, sister Eva Kudelka, nieces Bonnie Brostowitz(Dave), Tammy McKnight, Tina House, nephew Craig McKnight, and a large circle of extended relatives and friends.

Our deepest gratitude to the nurses and staff of Lakeside Nursing Home for their compassionate care.

Flowers gratefully accepted or a donations in Alva's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Society.

Resting at the Pentecostal Church, Musgrave Harbour from where her funeral service will take place on Wednesday, February 21st at 2pm with Pastor Rex Boone officiating.

Visitations

Monday 7pm - 9pm (Family Only)

Tuesday 2pm - 4pm (Public) & 7pm - 9pm ( Public)