Walter Bernard "Brother" Abell
Walter Bernard "Brother" Abell
October 24, 1944 ~ January 15, 2015
Services:
A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 3:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home with Fr. David Beaubien.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 18, 2015 from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home chapel.
Walter Bernard "Brother" Abell, Jr., 70 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on January 15, 2015. Born on October 24, 1944, he was the son of the late Walter Bernard Abell, Sr. and Nora Ellen Abell. Brother is survived by his siblings: Linda Sue Abell of Waldorf, MD, Michael Kevin Abell (Diana), Lisa A. Kohut (Tommy), and Patrick D. Abell all of Leonardtown, MD, nieces: Kimberly Guy (Brian), Erin Shoemaker, Cary Shoemaker and Alison Kohut, nephew Thomas "TJ" Kohut, Jr., and special friend Grace "Sissy" Shoemaker. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his siblings Kerry Sean Abell and Ellen Jo Shoemaker.
Brother was a lifelong St. Mary's County resident and graduated from Ryken High School in 1960. He was a member of the Cedar Lane Resident Association where he served as President for several years. Brother loved to play pitch and poker with friends, and he volunteered for a number of years until his recent illness for Friends of Cedar Lane store.
Contributions may be made to Cedar Lane, Friends of Cedar Lane Association.
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October 24, 1944 ~ January 15, 2015
Walter Bernard "Brother" Abell, Jr., 70 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on January 15, 2015. Born on October 24, 1944, he was the son of the late Walter Bernard Abell Sr. and Nora Ellen Abell. Brother is survived by his siblings: Linda Sue Abell of Waldorf, MD, Michael Kevin Abell (Diana), Lisa A.Kohut (Tommy), and Patrick D Abell all of Leonardtown, MD, nieces: Kimberly Guy (Brian), Erin Shoemaker and Alison Kohut and nephew Thomas "TJ" Kohut, Jr., and special friend Grace "Sissy" Shoemaker. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his siblings Kerry Sean Abell and Ellen Jo Shoemaker.
Brother was a lifelong St. Mary's County resident and graduated from Ryken High School in 1960. He was a member of the Cedar Lane Resident Association where he served as President for several years. Brother loved to play pitch and poker with friends, and he volunteered for a number of years until his recent illness for Friends of Cedar Lane store.
Contributions may be made to Cedar Lane, Friends of Cedar Lane Association.
Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD.
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“To the Abell family, My Dad Joe and I were so saddened to hear about Brother. We want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs to you all!! If there is anything we can do please let us know.”
“To the Abell family, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.””
“Lisa and Family- So sorry for your loss of your brother. May he rest in eternal peace.”
“So sorry to hear Brother Passing….”
“Linda, Kevin, Patrick, Lisa; sorry to hear the news about Brother. I’m sure he will be remembered by many who knew him. May thoughts and prayers sustain you during this mournful time…”
“To the family. I was so sorry to hear the bad news. It was always such a pleasure to see Brother on Fridays when I would go to Cedar Lane to play bridge. He was so cheerful and loved it there. I will miss him.”
“I was so sorry to hear of Walters passing. I truly enjoyed chatting with him when I visited Cedar Lane. He was a great person and I will miss his kind spirit.”
“Linda, My sincere sympathy to you and your family on the death of your brother. May fond memories keep him close in heart. May he rest in peace.”
“Lisa,Tommy & Family , Our thoughts & prayers are with you all during this time. “
“Sorry for your loss, Brother was a true friend and bestie, lots of fond memories come to mind, he will not be forgotten! “
“Kevin and family, keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. “
“Go in Peace Brother. We had many s good time together. Love to all of my Abell family and I sm sorry I cannot be there for you at this sad time. I love you all!!”
“Linda,so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.”
“Sorry for your families loss.”
“Classmate and all around genuine guy. Made me laugh often and appreciate his uniqueness. God rest him.”
“Sorry for loss, Brother was a good Friend.”
“Our Deepest thoughts, prayers, Love and sympathy goes out to the entire family at this time. Mom and I love all of you and know it’s tough at this time. God Speed healing to All of you at this time from Mom and I. “
“Kevin and Diana, We were sorry to learn of Brothers passing. I’m so sorry we didn’t know, we would’ve gone to the visitation. We are both so sorry for your loss. Ginny & Nick”
“So sorry to hear about brother’s death. “
“I am so sorry to read this. Walter was such a kind,good soul. I wish his family and all who loved him comfort in memories. Rest in peace, Walter (Brother).”
“Linda, So sorry to hear about your brother. God Bless.”
“My sympathy goes out to all of the family. Brother will be smiling down at all of you and watching out for all of you, he was your big brother after all. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. “
“Linda and Family, I was truly saddened to hear about the passing of Brother. He will be missed by all. My heart and prayers go out to you all during this time. May God Bless you all.”
“So sorry to hear about Brother. All of you cousins are in my thoughts and prayers. Donald”
“Dear Abell family, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord wrap His arms of love around you and remind you of all the good times. I will greatly miss Brother’s kindness and feistiness.”
“Sorry to hear about the passing of Brother.I would like to give my condolences to the Abell Family.RIP my Friend.”