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Bert Howard Abbey

Bert Howard Abbey, longtime resident of Guilford and Vero Beach, Florida most recently of Raleigh, North Carolina passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 31.

Mr. Abbey was born in Portland on Feb. 22, 1942, son of the late Leeland Abbey and Merlene (Noonie) Abbey. Loving father of Hayden Holt (Jeremy) of Raleigh, North Carolina. He is also survived by grandchildren, Jack Arrick Holt, and Reed Thayer Holt. Predeceased by sister Donna Abbey

Bert proudly served in the U.S. 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 at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12, 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/). Arrangements in care of the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St, Guilford. To share a memory or leave condolences, visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com.