Passed peacefully away after a valiant struggle with cancer, Joseph Maxwell Abbott, of St. John’s (formerly of New Perlican), age 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 wife of 58 years, Blanche; two sons: Edward, Joseph (Vickie); three daughters: Betty Mckenzie (Ernest), Debbie Webber (Eric), Bonnie Abbott (Jerry) and Connie Peddle (Bob). Granddad will be sadly missed by his adoring grandchildren: Athena, Mark, Kurt, Dustyn, Joey, Shane, Cassie, Brendan, Becki, Mallory, Ericka, 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 - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., Sunday at 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Funeral service to take place from Barrett’s Chapel on Sunday, August 30, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. 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. To sign the online memorial guest book please visit www.greensfuneralservices.ca