Obituary: Bert Howard Abbey, 80, longtime Guilford Resident

Obituary courtesy of Guilford Funeral Home:

Monday, October 31, 2022 Bert Howard Abbey, longtime resident of Guilford, CT and Vero Beach, FL most recently of Raleigh, North Carolina passed away peacefully at home. Mr. Abbey was born in Portland, CT on February 22, 1942 , son of the late Leeland Abbey and Merlene (Noonie) Abbey. Loving father of Hayden Holt (Jeremy) of Raleigh, NC. He is also survived by grandchildren Jack Arrick Holt and Reed Thayer Holt. Predeceased by sister Donna Abbey

Bert proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Abbey is a 1960 graduate of Williston Academy and earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Hartford. Before retirement he had worked as an entrepreneur designing watches for Ducks Unlimited. He enjoyed clamming, sports, family and history.

Friends are invited to a graveside service on Saturday Nov. 12 at 10:00 am in Alder Brook Cemetery, 375 Boston St, Guilford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Fisher House Foundation, Inc, 12300 Twinbrook Pkwy, Suite 410, Rockville, MD 20852; https://fisherhouse.org/