Donna M. Abbott, age 89, formerly of Belmont, New York
entered heaven’s gates on Thursday September 6, 2018 at Elderwood at Hornell
surrounded by her family.
Donna was born on July 26, 1929 at her family home in
Belvidere/ Angelica, New York to Henry D. Baker and Mae M. (Robbins) Baker. She
attended and graduated the Belmont Central School. On December 16, 1950 at The Presbyterian
Church in Belmont, Donna married the love of her life, Robert A. Abbott, who
predeceased her on January 7, 2003.
Together Mr. and Mrs. Abbott raised three children; Daughter
Sharon (Steve) Cartwright, who predeceased her on February 11, 2016; a son,
Robert (Susie) Abbott and Daughter, Kim (David) Waters who survive. Besides
having six grandchildren, Michaela, Bobbie Jo, James, Jody, Gabrielle, &
Kyle, Mrs. Abbott had eight Great-Grandchildren whom she adored. She was also
survived by several nieces and nephews.
Donna’s family was her greatest joy. The love and pride that she had for them was
unmistakable.
She was a longtime resident of Belmont and was active within
the community. Donna was happy to be a
member of The United Methodist Church, The Belmont Fireman’s Auxiliary, The
Amity Rescue Squad Auxiliary, and The Bowling League. Donna worked for some
time at Motorola and as a Home Health Aide, but her calling and passion was
being a homemaker. She was a devoted
wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved her friends, neighbors, and
acquaintances. While living on Greenwich
Street Donna was the place that the kids went to for “Fluffer Nutter”
sandwiches. Donna’s front door was the
place that neighborhood children loved to hang their May baskets expecting a
chase and kiss from her. Mrs. Abbott opened her heart and her home to many.
Several people will remember Donna riding her scooter to and from her
destinations, and joy riding with friends.
During her recent years while residing in Hornell, some of
Mrs. Abbott’s caregivers became her extended family. She could always be found somewhere hugging
staff, visitors, and friends; Always smiling, always complimenting others, and
always giving her best wishes to all that she approached.
Even though spending time with those that she loved was her
desire, Donna enjoyed attending church services, bowling, reading, playing
cards/games, music and classic movies.
In addition to her Parents, Husband, and Daughter, Donna was
predeceased by Brothers, Chester Baker, Leonard Baker, Victor Whitney, Kenneth
Whitney, Sister Georgia Lincoln and a Niece.
Friends are invited to call on Friday September 14, 2018
from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-11a.m.at the J.W. Embser Sons
Funeral Home in Belmont. The funeral
will be held on Saturday September 15th at 11a.m. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that
donations be made to the donor’s choice. A private burial will take place at
The Forest Hills Cemetery in Belmont. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
