Michael Stanislaus "Stanley" Abell
Michael Stanislaus "Stanley" Abell
February 9, 1935 ~ December 14, 2014
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 10:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church Hollywood, MD with Father Ray Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Friday, December 19, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD.
Michael Stanislaus (Stanley) Abell, Sr., 79, of Hollywood, MD, passed away on December 14, 2014 in Solomon’s, MD. He was the son of the late Mary Violet (Dean) Abell and James Dawkins Abell. Stanley was the loving husband of the late Ollie Virginia Abell, whom he married on August 20, 1955, in Trinity Episcopal Church St. Mary’s City, MD, and who preceded him in death on July 8, 2013. Stanley is survived by his children; Mike Abell (Carin) of Leonardtown, MD, Frances Francisco (Jim) , and Allan Abell (Dottie) both of Hollywood, MD, 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Siblings; Catherine V. Arnold, and David C. Abell. He was preceded in death by his daughter Mary Abell Riffe, siblings; Mary Agnes Taylor, Stephen Ignatius Abell, Joseph Bernard Abell, James Thomas Abell, Frances Patricia Burnett, and James Dawkins Abell, Jr.
Stanley was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, MD. He was a truck driver for Giant Food for 16 years in Landover, MD, retiring in 1997, and was a member of Teamsters Union Local 639. He was also a truck driver for Dean Lumber Company for 31 years. Stanley enjoyed working with wood, fishing, and playing horseshoes.
The family will receive friends on Friday, December 19, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 10:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church Hollywood, MD with Father Ray Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers: Matt Abell, Jesse Abell, James Francisco, Robert Abell, J.B. Abell and Gene Forrest. Honorary Pallbearers: Jeremy Abell, Jacob March and Mikey Blige. Contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice P.O. Box 838 Prince Frederick, MD and/or St. John’s Catholic Church 43950 St. John’s Road Hollywood, MD 20636.
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February 9, 1935 ~ December 14, 2014
Michael Stanislaus (Stanley) Abell, Sr., 79, of Hollywood, MD, passed away on December 14, 2014 in Solomon’s, MD. He was the son of the late Mary Violet (Dean) Abell and James Dawkins Abell. Stanley was the loving husband of the late Ollie Virginia Abell, whom he married on August 20, 1955, in Trinity Episcopal Church St. Mary’s City, MD, and who preceded him in death on July 8, 2013. Stanley is survived by his children; Mike Abell (Carin) of Leonardtown, MD, Frances Francisco (Jim), and Allan Abell (Dottie) both of Hollywood, MD, 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Siblings: Catherine V. Arnold, and David C. Abell. He was preceded in death by his daughter Mary Abell Riffe, siblings; Mary Agnes Taylor, Stephen Ignatius Abell, Joseph Bernard Abell, James Thomas Abell, Frances Patricia Burnett, and James Dawkins Abell, Jr. Stanley was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County MD . He was a truck driver for Giant Food for 16 years in Landover, MD, retiring in 1997, and was a member of Teamsters Union Local 639. He was also a truck driver for Dean Lumber Company for 31 years. Stanley enjoyed working with wood, fishing, and playing horseshoes.
The family will receive friends on Friday, December 19, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 Pm with prayers recited at 7:00 Pm in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 10:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church Hollywood, MD with Father Ray Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers; Matt Abell, Jesse Abell, James Francisco, Robert Abell, J.B. Abell, and Gene Forrest. Honorary Pallbearers: Jeremy Abell, Jacob March, and Mickey Blige. Contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice P.O. Box 838 Prince Frederick, MD and/or St. John’s Catholic Church 43950 St. John’s Road Hollywood, MD 20636.
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“I remember Stanley when he would come into The original Early Bird when I owned it, always kind, we would swop stories, that same tradition carried on in Pickers Paradise in Sandy Bottom . We have lost a lot without him. Sending prayers from The St. Clair Family. “
“Words can’t explain how I feel but I do know Uncle Stanley will be deeply missed?? My prayers and condolences for all family and friends. I know we will miss him deeply especially his laugh and his bull that he always throws our way?? I wish I could give you one last kiss on the forehead. May you rest in peace which I know you will because you will join Aunt Virginia and live another life in heaven. We will never forget you. You’re always in our hearts??????We love you always! “
“Sorry to hear about Stanley. Always made us feel warm and welcome when we visited. Had a great sense of humor too! Our hearts and thoughts are with the family as you all go through this difficult time.”
“Allan and Dottie – Keeping you both in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time. Your Father and Mother are rejoicing in Heaven and watching over you with a smile! Take care!”
“It was always a fun time to be invited over Stanley and Virginia’s home to eat Maryland blue crabs. Matthew still remembers being spoiled by everyone there. God bless you Stanley.”
“We were just shocked to hear of our buddy ” Horseshoe ‘s ” passing. Life in St. Mary’s county sure won’t be the same without him. He had a wonderful sense of humor & I thought the world of him. Him, like his loving wife Virginia, always made everyone feel like you had known them all your lives. I hope he is with Virginia again. He will be deeply missed. Our deepest sympathy goes out to his family. Stanly,Sure am gonna miss your visits with us. Love You!! “
“Mike and Abell family.We are sorry for your loss. We pray for Stanley and for comfort and healing for you and your family in the days ahead.”
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“Our thoughts and prayers to the Abell family.”
“Allan and family im so sorry for your lose.I have known your father my whole life and loved him dearly.You guys will always be in my thoughts and prayers.”