Our Maritime Ties

1917 - 1994 (77 years)

Generation: 1

Kathleen Avis Fears 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.

Other Events:

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

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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."

Kathleen married Edward James Abell 16 Jun 1937, Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Edward (son of Claude Wedderburn Abell and Margaret Bell) was born 21 Oct 1911, Methuen, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; died 22 Aug 1986, Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; was buried 26 Aug 1986, Beech Grove Cemetery, Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet]

Children:

2. Edward J Abell, Jr
3. Stephen D Abell
4. Lyle R Abell
5. Frederick K Abell
6. Jane A Abell was born 1 Jun 1938, , , , Canada; died 3 Jul 1992, Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

Generation: 2

2. Edward J Abell, Jr (1.Kathleen¹)
3. Stephen D Abell (1.Kathleen¹)
4. Lyle R Abell (1.Kathleen¹)
5. Frederick K Abell (1.Kathleen¹)

6.	Jane A Abell (1.Kathleen¹) was born 1 Jun 1938, , , , Canada; died 3 Jul 1992, Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Other Events: Residence: Aug 1986, Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States Jane — ? Grover. [Group Sheet]