It is with great sadness that the family of the late Ralph Abbott announce his passing on Saturday, July 16, 2011 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook at the age of 78 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Lillian Abbott; daughter Gaye (Gerard) Mattie, Nova Scotia; son Jim Abbott, Ontario; daughter Rhoda Radziej, Tennessee; Stepchildren: Louise (Russell) Park, Ontario, Tony White (Evelyn Boland), Sherry (Michael) Robinson, Judy (Charlie) Payne, Norman (Lillian) White all of Cox’s Cove, Judy (Dave) Gray and Gerald (Della) Dunham both of Ontario; 18 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; sister Shirley Staley, Ontario; sisters-in-law Gloria Wells, Curling, Geraldine Cox, Julie Osbourne both of Cox’s Cove; brother-in-law David Park, Cox’s Cove; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his sisters Joan Targett and Nettie - Hope Delaney, brothers Bob, Moodie and Bill Wells. Friends may visit St. Nicholas’ Anglican Church in Cox’s Cove on Monday from where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 19 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Joan Coles officiating. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark’s Avenue, Corner Brook. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca.