Benoit's Cove, NL
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Philomena Abbott (nee Hickey) in her 56th year on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. She was surrounded by her family and friends at Western Memorial Regional Hospital. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She leaves to mourn with fond and precious memories, her mother Clara Hickey; husband Ross Abbott; son Farron Abbott (Amanda Pennell); daughter Roxanne Abbott (Doug Fewer); grandchildren Emilee and Brooklyn; brothers: Lester (Loretta), Lloyd (Grace), Chris (Connie), Brian and Clayton; sisters: Hilda Donahue (Tony), Rosella O'Connell (Pat) and Carolyn Lodge (Blair); sister-in-law Maureen Hickey; many nieces and nephews; mother-in-law Vera Abbott; sister-in-law Daisy Bennett (Dana); brother-in-law Dwayne Abbott and a large circle of friends. She was predeceased by her father William Hickey; brothers Cyril, Bill and Howard; father-in-law Earnest Abbott. Thank you to the doctors and nurses of the Palliative Care Unit at WMR Hospital. Friends may visit Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on Thursday 7-9 p.m. and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. from Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish in Benoit's Cove with Father Don Leonard officiating. In keeping with Philomena's wishes, cremation will take place with interment at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted or donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. The family guest book may be signed by visiting www.country-haven.ca.

"Forever In Our Hearts"