Corner Brook, NL
It is with profound sadness and the heaviest of hearts to announce the passing of our beloved mother Patricia Abbott, affectionately known as Nanny Pat, who passed peacefully at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018 at the remarkable age of 101 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, her children: Olga Beck (late Derek), Late Tony -1984, Cathy McDermott (Jim), Jim and Nellie, Gerry Shepherd (late Shep), Patsy Gillis (late Cyril), Josie Pelley (John), Ann Abbott, Tom and Dorothy, Late Jane Beck -2006 (Neil), and Karen Barry (late Joe) with who she resided; her sister Clara Callahan (late Clarence); her brother-in-law Gord Abbott and Floss; her 32 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; and 37 great-great-grandchildren. Nanny Pat was predeceased by her loving husband of 67 years Thomas William Abbott (2003), her parents Dan and Bride Gillis; her sisters: Elizabeth, Hughina, Alice and Angela; her brothers: John, James and Anthony. Visitation for family and friends will take place at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018 from the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will take place at the Most Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Parish, 15 Mount Bernard on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018 at 10 am with Father White officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted and/or memorial donations can be made to The Most Holy Redeemer Church Fund. Special appreciation to Dr. Sabean and staff at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital. A special thank you to the care givers: Sara Vatcher, Savannah Saunders, Mary Joyce, Allie Goobie and granddaughter Janet Oram. The family guest book may be signed by visiting www.country-haven.ca.

“Forever In Our Hearts”