John Abbott, one of Niles' oldest pioneers and the last member of his generation in the Abbott family, died late Thursday afternoon in Pawating hospital.
Mr. Abbott was 86 years old. He had been in failing health for some time and was taken to the hospital Wednesday when his condition became grave.
Born near Niles, Nov. 14, 1848, Mr. Abbott had lived his entire life in Berrien county, the greater part of it on the Ready farm. Following his retirement several years ago, Mr. Abbott made his home with his son, Guy, at 1004 Sycamore street.
Surviving are his son, a grandson, Lawrence, and a great grandson, Bennie, all of Niles.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of Guy Abbott, 1004 Sycamore street, the Rev. Robert E. Meader, of the Methodist church, officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.
Mr. Abbott was 86 years old. He had been in failing health for some time and was taken to the hospital Wednesday when his condition became grave.
Born near Niles, Nov. 14, 1848, Mr. Abbott had lived his entire life in Berrien county, the greater part of it on the Ready farm. Following his retirement several years ago, Mr. Abbott made his home with his son, Guy, at 1004 Sycamore street.
Surviving are his son, a grandson, Lawrence, and a great grandson, Bennie, all of Niles.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of Guy Abbott, 1004 Sycamore street, the Rev. Robert E. Meader, of the Methodist church, officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.
John Abbott, one of Niles' oldest pioneers and the last member of his generation in the Abbott family, died late Thursday afternoon in Pawating hospital.
Mr. Abbott was 86 years old. He had been in failing health for some time and was taken to the hospital Wednesday when his condition became grave.
Born near Niles, Nov. 14, 1848, Mr. Abbott had lived his entire life in Berrien county, the greater part of it on the Ready farm. Following his retirement several years ago, Mr. Abbott made his home with his son, Guy, at 1004 Sycamore street.
Surviving are his son, a grandson, Lawrence, and a great grandson, Bennie, all of Niles.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of Guy Abbott, 1004 Sycamore street, the Rev. Robert E. Meader, of the Methodist church, officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.
Mr. Abbott was 86 years old. He had been in failing health for some time and was taken to the hospital Wednesday when his condition became grave.
Born near Niles, Nov. 14, 1848, Mr. Abbott had lived his entire life in Berrien county, the greater part of it on the Ready farm. Following his retirement several years ago, Mr. Abbott made his home with his son, Guy, at 1004 Sycamore street.
Surviving are his son, a grandson, Lawrence, and a great grandson, Bennie, all of Niles.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of Guy Abbott, 1004 Sycamore street, the Rev. Robert E. Meader, of the Methodist church, officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.
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