- Date Of Birth: March 1, 1918
- Date Of Death: April 21, 2014
- State: Maine
John Granville Abbott John G. Abbott, 96, of Damariscotta, went peacefully to his heavenly home on April 21st, with his loving family by his side. He was born on March 1st, 1918 in South Portland to the late Roland G. And Teresa (Johnson) Abbott. John graduated from Wiscasset High School in 1936. He was a WWII veteran, having served in the Army from 1940-1945 in the 89th Infantry, known as the Rolling W. He was stationed primarily in the West Indies. He married the love of his life, Stella Berce, Feb. 11th, 1944 in Newcastle, Maine. She had completely captured his heart. Following her death in 1988, he made it perfectly clear that no one would, or could, ever take her place. There was no one else for him but his beloved “Stell”. John’s greatest joy was time spent with his family. He was proud of each one, always taking great interest in them individually. He didn’t just love them, he loved them “very, very much”. He left a legacy of love. John loved going on car rides. When he became unable to drive, he loved being chaufferred by his children or grandchildren and going out to eat along the way. He often wondered how many road miles he’d logged in his lifetime. These rides also stirred his love for God’s creation. He often took a camera along to capture moose, birds, and beautiful scenery. He held a diversity of jobs including truck driver, pipefitter, painter, and gas station attendant in the Damariscotta/Newcastle area. He celebrated his 80th birthday while working at Colby & Gale Service Station. He amazed many patrons that he was, indeed, 80, as he never looked his age! He was a former member of Nobleboro First Baptist Church and the Assembly of God Church in Damariscotta. John was a resident of Hodgdon Green in Damariscotta for the last 2 years, where he received loving care. You would often hear him tell the staff, “I love you.” He was always appreciative of every kind gesture, no matter how small. John was predeceased by his loving wife, Stella, of 44 years; his parents; sister, Betty Lewis, brother, Elliott (Puckey), and twin brother, George. He is survived by his sons- Leigh (Nancy) of Jefferson, George (Sandy) of Carrabassett Valley, John II (Norma) of Ridgecrest, CA, and daughters – Julie (Bob) Houtz of Pittston, and Mitzi (Lyndon) Delano of Damariscotta, and grandchildren- Tyler (Crystal) Abbott of Waldoboro, Travis (Michelle) Abbott of Jefferson, Laura (David) Thompson of Waldoboro, Chad (Suzanne) Abbott of Wilton, Corie Dorrian of Fredericksburg, VA, John (Pearlene) Abbott III of Kingman, Arizona, April (Shawn) Feltis of Nobleboro, and Stefanie (Randy) McClintick of Nobleboro, Aaron Delano of Damariscotta, and Lindsay (John) Sproul of Round Pond, 27 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
