Jerry James ABBOTT

ABBOTT, Jerry Peacefully, at the Lennox and Addington County Hospital in Napanee, on Friday, June 17, 2005. Gerald James Abbott of Erinsville in his 65th year, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Jerry was a 30 "year and out" retiree of G.M. South Plant and an honoured Associate Member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Tamworth Br. #458. Loving partner and best friend of Heather Atkins. Dearly loved son of Dina of Newtonville and the late Howard Abbott. Brother of Murray (Fay) of Manito waning and the late Carol Mantel (Bill), Burkton. Much loved father of Stephen Abbott (Sue) and Susan Kennedy (Steve) of Newtonville. He will be missed by the mother of his children, Gail Abbott and her partner Bill Smith. Loving "Pa" to Lorraine Bec kman (Brian) of Cobourg; Norman Lambert (Sharon) of England; Arthur Storring (Maggie) of Ottawa and Russell Storring (Nathalie) of Petawawa. Grandpa to Josh and Adam Kelly and Crystina; Jacob; Justine and Dylan Kennedy. Poppa to Alexander and Samanth a Beckman; River and Journey Leavitt. Uncle Jerry to many loved nieces and nephews. Will be greatly missed by all who knew him, especially Terry and Donna, Barbara Abbott, and Diane Harris. Cremation has taken place. Any one wishing to attend his "Go ing Away Party" (Jerry's own words) are welcome to come to Abbott Hall at the Tamworth Legion on Sunday, June 26 at 2:00 p.m. for shared memories and a light luncheon. Memorial donations made to the Lennox and Addington County Hospital Foundation or the Kingston Regional Cancer Clinic would be appreciated by the family. On line donations and condolences at www.hannahfuneralhome.com. 6/18/2005- ID6458512 - Kingston Whig Standard