Abbott, Joseph Maxwell: Passed away holding the hands of his family after a valiant struggle with cancer, Joseph Maxwell Abbott, of St. John's (formerly of New Perlican) aged 83 years. Former employee of Canadian Coast Guard, known as "Uncle Joe" by his coworkers. Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Ethel Abbott, infant son Joey, sisters Phoebe Pearce and Lorraine Abbott, brothers George and Edward. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife of 58 years, Blanche, two sons; Edward, Joseph (Vickie), four daughters; Betty Mckenzie (Ernest), Debbie Webber (Eric), Bonnie Abbott (Jerry Walsh) and Connie Peddle (Bob). Granddad will be sadly missed by his adoring grandchildren Athena, Mark, Kurt, Dustyn, Joey, Shane, Cassie, Brendan, Becki, Mallory, Erika, and Robert. Also sister-in-law Jean Abbott, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home 328 Hamilton Avenue. Visiting hours Saturday at 2:00-4:00pm and 7:00-9:00pm, Sunday at 10:00am-12:00noon. Funeral service to take place from Barrett's Chapel on Sunday, August 30, 2009 at 1:00pm with cremation to follow. No flowers by request, donations may be made in his memory to the Children's Wish Foundation. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Green's Funeral Home, Winterton.

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