It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Jane Abbott announce her passing on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook at the age of 80. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories, her husband Oscar Abbott; children: Gary McCarthy (Audrey), Elizabeth Hayden (Ron), Terry McCarthy (Rhonda), Molly McCarthy – Senebald (Stretch), Trudy McCarthy (Bob), Rosalie MacNeil (Keith), Margurita Wood (Jim), Janie Munroe (Bob), Patricia Ferguson (Barry), Georgina St. George (Gerry), James McCarthy; step children: Glen Abbott (Loretta), Janice Marshall (Chris), Chris Abbott (Marla), Curt Abbott (Ellen), Joanne Abbott (Byron), Julie Sheppard (Dave), Jeanne Colbourne (Steve), Suzanne Abbott; brothers: Oscar, Art (Dawn), Gerald (Sharlene), Levi (Val), Gordon, Albert (Helen); sisters: Kate, Betty (Eric), Elsie (Wayne), Trifena (Dave); 25 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and numerous other relatives and many friends. She was predeceased by her parents Patrick & Mary Hickey, son Sean, 1st husband Francis McCarthy, sister Helen, brothers Johnny Steven and Lawrence, sister-in-law Geraldine. The funeral mass will take place Saturday, October 5th at 2:30 p.m. from Fillatre’s Funeral Home Chapel, 4 St. Marks Avenue Father Terry Boland officiating. Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home 4 St. Marks Avenue on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. and Saturday from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. As expressions of sympathy flowers are graciously accepted or memorial donations may be made to Our Lady Star of The Sea Parish. The family guest book may be signed by visiting our website www.fillatre.ca.