Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear General Hospital on Friday, May 23, 2008, Cecil Gerald Abbott of Spaniard's Bay in his 81st year. Predeceased by wife Dorothy in 2002. Left with fond and loving memories his children, daughter Veronica Walsh (Keith) of St. John's; sons: Gerald Wayne (Marlene) of Spaniard's Bay; Austin (Belcus) of Inuvik; James (Brenda) of Chamberlains; David of St. John's; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, and a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Young's Funeral Home in Spaniard's Bay. The Funeral service will take place Monday at 2 p.m., May 26, at Holy Redeemer Church with interment to follow at Maultree Hill Cemetery, Spaniard's Bay. In his memory flowers accepted or donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to Dr. Uthman and the ICU staff at the Carbonear General Hospital.