William Dominic Abell
March 1, 1913 ~ May 2, 2012
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, May 7, 2012 at 10:00 AM in Our Lady’s Catholic Church, Medley’s Neck, MD., with Fr. Lawrence Young officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 6, 2012 from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM with prayers recited at 3:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD
William Dominic Abell, 99, of Leonardtown, died May 2, 2012 surrounded by his family at his son's home in Leonardtown. Born March 1, 1913 at his parent's farm on Fairgrounds Road. He was the son of the late George Edgar Abell and Emma Pauline Abell. He was a retired farmer and carpenter and resided at his home on Fairgrounds Road since November 1948. He was a lifelong member of Our Lady's Church at Medley's Neck. Dominic was a devoted father and grandfather, he enjoyed working on his farm and spending time with family and friends. He was always a giving person and offered to lend a hand to anyone in need. He also took pleasure in story telling about his younger years. He married Helen Cecelia Downs on December, 26, 1939. She preceded him in death on January 1, 2000. He is survived by his son, John Douglas Abell of Leonardtown and his two grandchildren Paul Christopher Abell of Leonardtown and Angela Michelle Abell (Christopher) of Solomons. He is survived by his sister, Maria Jane Higgs of LaPlata. He was preceded in death by his brothers George Donald Abell and Francis Edgar Abell and sisters Hilda M. Norris and Mary Louise Proffitt. The family will receive friends Sunday, May 6, 2012 from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM at Mattingly-Gardner Funeral Home in Leonardtown, with prayers to be recited at 3:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, May 7, 2012 at 10:00 AM at Our Lady's Catholic Church at Medley's Neck in Leonardtown, with Reverend Lawrence Young officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ira J. Coombs Jr., Dee Coombs, Rex Coombs, Leon Higgs, Kenneth Wood.. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's. P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“Douglas so sorry to hear about Uncle Nick. He had a good long life. He was a sweet man.”
“Douglas, sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. God Bless and be with you today and always.”
“Dear Douglas and children-I am so sorry for your loss. I know he was suffering a lot. He is at peace now and out of the pain. He was a very good man.”
“douglas and family, i’m so sorry to hear about dominic’s passing. it was my pleasure to interview him several times in the past 4-5 years. i could just kick myself for not returning more than i did to ask him about county history.he was joy to talk to and sharp as a tack,not to mention a hard working man.he had a lengthy life here on earth but will be missed by those who knew him.Godspeed dominic..sincerely,”
“Douglas and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We all loved your Dad – he was a great man! Love, Mary, Scott and Cindy”
“Douglas, Paul, & Angela & Chris, We will miss Uncle Nick. It was so wonderful to hear him recount stories of the past; He told me a lot about my family in the past year–for that I’m so grateful. God gave him a wonderful family to love and care for him in his time of need. You were fortunate to have him and he was so blessed to have you all! “
“My most since condolences on the passing of Uncle Dominic.(Nick) as I remember.”
“I am sorry that I never had the chance to meet Aunt Helen and Uncle Dominic. We had met when I was very young but not since then. Mary wrote me about the news so I am sending my condolences now.”
“Uncle Nick was just a joy to be around–never knowing what he might say or do next. He was a wonderful, hard working man and loved by all who knew him. “
“Sorry to hear of Uncle Nicks passing. He was a big part of my growning up I remember Uncle Nick an Aunt Helen on the farm from when I was a little girl Aunt Helen churning butter and Uncle Nick taking care of the farm. One time when I was there a cow was giving birth and Uncle Nick was so gentle telling about the cow. Nick I am sure you and your family will miss him so very much. He will always be there as long as you keep him in your thoughts and heart. Love Jean”