Other Events:

• Occupation: custom broker for CNR
• Occupation: Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; custom broker for Seamark Corp
• Census: 1 Jun 1921, Sunnybrae, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Misc: Aug 1986; 10 grandchildren, one great-grandchild
• Obituary: 25 Aug 1986, Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; Gloucester Times

Notes:

Obituary:

Obituary

Obituary, Gloucester Times, August 25, 1986, p. 10:  "Edward J. Abell, 74:  Edward James Abell, of 8 High Street Court, Rockport, husband of Kathleen A. (Fears) Abell, died Friday evening at the Addison Gilbert Hospital.  He was born in Methuen, October 21, 1911, to the late Claude J. and Margaret V. (Bell) Abell.  Mr. Abell was educated in the public schools in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada.  He was a veteran of World War II serving the Royal Canadian Army, 14th Field Ambulance.  He took part in the D-Day invasion in France and served a total of four years of overseas duty.  He was awarded the Defense Medal and the Royal Gold and Bronze Star of Canada.  He worked as a custom broker for the Canadian National Railways and later for the Seamark Corp. in Boston.  He retired in 1972.  He was a member of the Edward Peterson Post No. 98 American Legion of Rockport, the Royal Canadian Legion, and the Tweedie Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada.  In addition to his wife, Mr. Abell is survived by four sons, Edward J. Abell, Jr. of Gloucester, Stephen D. Abell of Ross Corners, Maine, Lyle R. Abell of Rockport, and Frederick K. Abell of San Jose, Calif.; a daughter Jane Grover of Haverhill; 10 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and a sister, Marjorie O'Brien of Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada.  Graveside funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 am in Beech Grove Cemetery, Rockport.  The Rev. James R. Koerth of the First Baptist Church, Rockport, will officiate.  There will be no visiting hours.  Memorial gifts in his name may be made to the Addison Gilbert Hospital Support Services, 298 Washington St., Gloucester, Mass., 01930.  Funeral arrangements are being conducted by the James C. Greely Funeral Home, 212 Washington St."

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Edward married Kathleen Avis Fears 16 Jun 1937, Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Kathleen was born 9 Oct 1917, Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; died 24 Dec 1994, Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; was buried 29 Dec 1994, Beech Grove Cemetery, Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Misc: Dec 1994; 12 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren
• Obituary: 27 Dec 1994, Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; Gloucester Times

Notes:

Obituary:

Obituary

Obituary, Gloucester Times, December 27, 1994, p. 10:  "Kathleen A. Abell, 77, of Rockport:  Kathleen A. (Fears) Abell of 6 High St. Court, Rockport, died on Saturday morning at the Addison Gilbert Hospital.  She was born in Rockport on Oct. 9, 1917, to the late Charles C. and Nettie (Woodworth) Fears.  Mrs. Abell attended Rockport schools and was a graduate of Rockport High School, class of 1933.  She had resided in Rockport for  many years, where she was a member of the Rockport Garden Club and was an active volunteer at the Addison Gilbert Hospital since 1986.  From the early 1940's through the late 1950's, Mrs. Abell had resided in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada.  Mrs. Abell is survived by four sons, Edward J. Abell of Gloucester, Stephen D. Abell of Ross Corner, Maine, Lyle R. Abell of Rockport, and Frederick K. Abell of Morgan Hill, Calif., 12 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by a daughter, Jane Grover, and a brother, Charles C. Fears, Jr.  Graveside funeral services will be held in Beech Grove Cemetery, Rockport, on Thursday morning at 11.  There will be no visiting hours.  Contributions may be made in her memory to the Addison Gilbert Hospital, Volunteer Services Department, 298 Washington St., Gloucester, Mass., 01930.  Funeral arrangements are being conducted by the Burgess and Mackey Funeral Home, 177 Main St., Rockport."

Notes:

Married:
Marriage Announcement, Gloucester Times, Thursday, June 17, 1937, p. 2:  "ABELL-FEARS WEDDING HAS BRILLIANT JUNE EVENT.  Rockport, June 17 - A pretty June wedding ceremony was performed at the Baptist church yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock when Kathleen Avis Fears, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Fears, became the bride of Edward James Abell, son of Mrs. Margaret Abell of Moncton, N.B.  The bride was given in marriage by her father.  Her attendants were as maid of honor, Miss Barbara Hodgkins of Rockport and Atlantic City, N.J.; the bridesmaids, Miss Marion Hodgkins of Rockport and the bride's cousin, Miss Katherine Bell of Worcester.  The groom was attended by David Bell of Worcester, also a cousin to the bride.  The bride's gown was of French lace with net veil; she carried a bride's bouquet of white roses.  The maid of honor's gown was of blue lace, while she carried tea rose.  The bridesmaids wore chiffon in a like shade of blue.  The bouquets were of tea roses.  All three wore hats of a shade of blue.  The church was decorated with roses of pink and yellow and an abundance of other June flowers.  The ceremony of the double ring service was performed by the Rev. Ernest E. Ventres, pastor of the Baptist Church.  The music which preceded the ceremony and closed it was played by the church organist, Miss Margaret E. Allen.  Ushers were Charles C. Fears, Jr., the bride's brother, and Alfred Comeau of Gloucester.  After the ceremony a wedding reception was held at the Rockport Golf Club which was largely attended by guests from Rockport, Gloucester, Moncton, N.B., and other communities.  A collation was served with orchestra and music throughout the reception.  The young couple will make their home at Moncton, N.B."

Other Events:

• Occupation: Oct 1907, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; brakeman
• Occupation: Oct 1911, Methuen, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; insurance agent
• Occupation: Mar 1915, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; general office clerk

Claude married Margaret Bell 16 Oct 1907, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Margaret (daughter of David G Bell and Hannah Kingston) was born CA 1885, , , New Brunswick, Canada; died 26 Oct 1956, Lancaster, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried 30 Oct 1956, Elmwood Cemetery, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 28 Apr 1891, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• AltBirth: 2 Sep 1892, , , New Brunswick, Canada
• Census: 31 Mar 1901, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Occupation: Jun 1921, Sunnybrae, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; seamstress
• Census: 1 Jun 1921, Sunnybrae, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Residence: Aft 1922, Lancaster, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

Notes:

Census:
8 in 1901 census

Census:
31 in 1921 census

Other Events:

• AltBirth: 3 Jun 1843, , , New Brunswick, Canada
• Census: 1861, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Residence: Bef Dec 1872, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Occupation: Apr 1891, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; car reparer (?) with ICR
• Census: 28 Apr 1891, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Occupation: Mar 1901, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; car inspector with ICR
• Census: 31 Mar 1901, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada

Notes:

Census:
41 in 1891 census

Census:
58 in 1901 census

David married Hannah Kingston 11 Dec 1872, , Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Hannah was born 24 May 1845, Centerville, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada; died 4 Dec 1931, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried 6 Dec 1931, Elmwood Cemetery, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• AltBirth: 24 May 1847, , , Prince Edward Island, Canada
• AltBirth: CA 1850, , , New Brunswick, Canada
• Residence: Bef Dec 1872, , Kings, New Brunswick, Canada
• Census: 28 Apr 1891, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Census: 31 Mar 1901, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada

Notes:

Census:
53 in 1901 census