A history of the Harris family and its roots as Crown Loyalist in the colonies and Canada.
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Richard "Dick" E. Abbott, Jr. 1936 - 2020 ILION - Richard "Dick" E. Abbott, Jr., 84, of Ilion and formerly of Wayland, NY, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center. Dick was born on July 22, 1936, at home in Caribou, ME, a son of the late Richard E. and Dorothy (Dow) Abbott. Dick served in the 98th Army Infantry Division known as the Iroquois Warriors for several years and retired from Foster Wheeler after 40 plus years. During his life, Dick was active as a Scout Master, hosting meetings in his basement and 4-H, where his raised guinea Ppgs for show at the State Fair. He loved attending and camping at the Great New York State Fair from 1972-2016. He was Vice Commander of Wayland American Legion Post 402 and an active member of the Dansville Moose. He was a proud member of the NASCAR Flashers camping group and loved riding his Motoguzzi motorcycle. He also loved taking his kids for rides on snowmobiles and was known to ride in his tee shirt and shorts. Having built his own family home in Wayland, Dick enjoyed helping others do the same and all he asked in return was a smile and thank you. Dick is survived by his wife, Opal Abbott; three sons, Richard, III and his wife, Shevaun and their five children of Ilion; Joe and his wife, Faith and their two children and two grandchildren, of Mocksville, NC and Vince and his wife, Veronica, and their two children, of Rochester; a daughter, Sue and her husband, Frank Witek, of Syracuse; two stepsons, John Mennito and his wife, Melissa and their four children and Albert Mennito and his three children and three grandchildren; seven brothers; and two sisters. He was predeceased by a son, Bernard; and a stepdaughter, Juanita Mennito. A Funeral Mass for Dick will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at The Church of The Annunciation, Ilion; Fr. Paul Catena will officiate. Friends and family may call on Monday from 5-6 p.m. at the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home, Inc., 100 Otsego St., Ilion. COVID restrictions are in effect for all services.
Richard Abbott Jr Obit.txt
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