It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loved one, surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 8:10 pm at Dr. Y. K. Jeon Kittiwake Health Centre, Brookfield, Chesley Cleamen Abbott, age 87 years of Ragged Harbour.

Predeceased by his loving wife of 53 years, June, parents; Benjamin and Rhoda Abbott, brothers; William, Eli, Naboth, Joseph, Tobias and James, sisters; Blanche, Jessie, Geraldine, Maggie and Muriel and grandson; baby boy Abbott.

Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his children; Randy (Margo), Dennis (Francine), Debbie (Rod), Darren (Meliss), Danny, Kelly (Brent) and Tracie (Blair), 17 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild, sister-in-law; Betty and his forever daughter; Crystal Mehaney and a large circle of extended family and friends.

In keeping with Covid-19 recommendations and guidelines, visitation and funeral service will be by invitation only.

Visitation will take place on Friday, July 30, 2021 at 10am to 4pm at Kittiwake Funeral Home, Musgrave Harbour. Funeral service will take place on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 2pm at the Salvation Army Citadel, Musgrave Harbour with Majors Cassie and Bob Kean officiating. Interment will follow at the Salvation Army cemetery, Ragged Harbour.

As an expression of sympathy, flowers are gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.

The Abbott family would like to extend their thanks and gratitude to the staff of Dr. Y. K. Jeon Kittiwake Health Centre, Brookfield for the professional care provided to their dad during his hospitalization.