E. Mace Abbott

E. Mace Abbott, Sr., 76 of Toddville passed away on Monday, July 5, 2010 at Mallard Bay Care Center. He was born in Cambridge on March 2, 1934 and was the son of the late Thurman G. and Kathleen Jones Abbott.

Mr. Abbott attended schools in South Dorchester. On November 28, 1987 he married the former Darlene Wheatley. He was waterman. His nickname was "Jack Rabbit". He enjoyed doing wood working. He was a member of the Waterman's Association in Dorchester County.

He is survived by his wife Darlene Abbott of Toddville, two daughters Cathy Donaldson and husband Jeff of HurlockA and Cherie Lynn Parry of Cambridge, two step daughters Raye Abbott of Toddville and Cherie Robinson of Toddville, several grandchildren, several great grandchildren, a special cousin Donna Spedden of Cambridge and several cousins. Besides his parents, Mr. Abbott is preceded in death by his son Edward Mace Abbott, Jr. and a granddaughter Michelle Moxey.

Pallbearers will be Charles Hayward, Chuckie Hayward, Tommie Powley, Thomas Powley, William Windsor and Dickie Dawson. Honorary pallbearers will be Allen Elzey, Allen Jones and Charles North.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 9, 2010 at noon at Thomas Funeral Home, P.A. in Cambridge with Rev. Lavone R. Chester officiating. Burial will follow at Dorchester Memorial Park. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Lakes and Straits Volunteer Fire Company, 2103 Farm Creek Road, Wingate, MD 21675 or to St. Thomas United Methodist Church, c/o Phyllis Mills, 1817 Crocheron Road, Bishops Head, MD 21672.