US Marine Corps SgtMaj
WWII, Korea and Vietnam Veteran
National Cremation Society
Gale Robert Abbott, age 94, passed away peacefully on October 17, with his wife of 69 years Gail and his daughter Nancy by his side.
Gale was born in Bradford, Pennsylvania, on October 2, 1917, the son of Frederick and Mabel (Bushley) Abbott. He graduated from Bradford High School in 1935. His boyhood experiences in Bradford colored the rest of his life, and he remained in contact with his boyhood "pals" throughout his life. Although he left Bradford in 1938, his early years in Bradford never left his heart.
Gale joined the U. S. Marine Corps in 1938, and he served honorably during World
War II, Korea, and Vietnam. He was especially proud of his service in the Banana Fleet in 1939-1940, the 4th Marine Division during World War II, and in-country Vietnam from 1966-1967. He retired from the Marine Corps in 1970 as a Sergeant Major (E9).
In October 1941, he married Gail Kauffman, of Dallastown, Pennsylvania, starting a love affair that lasted over seven decades. Through good times and difficult times there never was a doubt of their abiding love for one another.
After they both retired from Civil Service in the early 80's, Gale and Gail traveled for many years in their motorhome and visited all of the United States and a great deal of Canada. They helped to found the Coastal Tarheels Travel Club of eastern North Carolina, and Gale served as a national board member of the Family Motor Coach Association. They had residences in Jacksonville, North Carolina, and Fort Myers, Florida, during those years.
Gale is survived by his beloved wife, Gail, and three children: Bob Abbott (spouse Belinda) of Jacksonville, Florida; Bill Abbott (spouse Claudia) of Swansboro, North Carolina, and his daughter Nancy Abbott of Falls Church, Virginia. Additionally, he has nine grandchildren who blessed him and Gail with 25 great-grandchildren.
Throughout his life, Gale had great passion for music and sports. He loved big band music and was an avid baseball and football fan. Perhaps his greatest passion, however, was corresponding with his family and friends. He was truly a letter-writing artist.
A Celebration of Life was held at Highlands Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville, Florida, on October 22. Arrangements by National Cremation & Burial Society, Jacksonville, FL
WWII, Korea and Vietnam Veteran
National Cremation Society
Gale Robert Abbott, age 94, passed away peacefully on October 17, with his wife of 69 years Gail and his daughter Nancy by his side.
Gale was born in Bradford, Pennsylvania, on October 2, 1917, the son of Frederick and Mabel (Bushley) Abbott. He graduated from Bradford High School in 1935. His boyhood experiences in Bradford colored the rest of his life, and he remained in contact with his boyhood "pals" throughout his life. Although he left Bradford in 1938, his early years in Bradford never left his heart.
Gale joined the U. S. Marine Corps in 1938, and he served honorably during World
War II, Korea, and Vietnam. He was especially proud of his service in the Banana Fleet in 1939-1940, the 4th Marine Division during World War II, and in-country Vietnam from 1966-1967. He retired from the Marine Corps in 1970 as a Sergeant Major (E9).
In October 1941, he married Gail Kauffman, of Dallastown, Pennsylvania, starting a love affair that lasted over seven decades. Through good times and difficult times there never was a doubt of their abiding love for one another.
After they both retired from Civil Service in the early 80's, Gale and Gail traveled for many years in their motorhome and visited all of the United States and a great deal of Canada. They helped to found the Coastal Tarheels Travel Club of eastern North Carolina, and Gale served as a national board member of the Family Motor Coach Association. They had residences in Jacksonville, North Carolina, and Fort Myers, Florida, during those years.
Gale is survived by his beloved wife, Gail, and three children: Bob Abbott (spouse Belinda) of Jacksonville, Florida; Bill Abbott (spouse Claudia) of Swansboro, North Carolina, and his daughter Nancy Abbott of Falls Church, Virginia. Additionally, he has nine grandchildren who blessed him and Gail with 25 great-grandchildren.
Throughout his life, Gale had great passion for music and sports. He loved big band music and was an avid baseball and football fan. Perhaps his greatest passion, however, was corresponding with his family and friends. He was truly a letter-writing artist.
A Celebration of Life was held at Highlands Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville, Florida, on October 22. Arrangements by National Cremation & Burial Society, Jacksonville, FL
US Marine Corps SgtMaj
WWII, Korea and Vietnam Veteran
National Cremation Society
Gale Robert Abbott, age 94, passed away peacefully on October 17, with his wife of 69 years Gail and his daughter Nancy by his side.
Gale was born in Bradford, Pennsylvania, on October 2, 1917, the son of Frederick and Mabel (Bushley) Abbott. He graduated from Bradford High School in 1935. His boyhood experiences in Bradford colored the rest of his life, and he remained in contact with his boyhood "pals" throughout his life. Although he left Bradford in 1938, his early years in Bradford never left his heart.
Gale joined the U. S. Marine Corps in 1938, and he served honorably during World
War II, Korea, and Vietnam. He was especially proud of his service in the Banana Fleet in 1939-1940, the 4th Marine Division during World War II, and in-country Vietnam from 1966-1967. He retired from the Marine Corps in 1970 as a Sergeant Major (E9).
In October 1941, he married Gail Kauffman, of Dallastown, Pennsylvania, starting a love affair that lasted over seven decades. Through good times and difficult times there never was a doubt of their abiding love for one another.
After they both retired from Civil Service in the early 80's, Gale and Gail traveled for many years in their motorhome and visited all of the United States and a great deal of Canada. They helped to found the Coastal Tarheels Travel Club of eastern North Carolina, and Gale served as a national board member of the Family Motor Coach Association. They had residences in Jacksonville, North Carolina, and Fort Myers, Florida, during those years.
Gale is survived by his beloved wife, Gail, and three children: Bob Abbott (spouse Belinda) of Jacksonville, Florida; Bill Abbott (spouse Claudia) of Swansboro, North Carolina, and his daughter Nancy Abbott of Falls Church, Virginia. Additionally, he has nine grandchildren who blessed him and Gail with 25 great-grandchildren.
Throughout his life, Gale had great passion for music and sports. He loved big band music and was an avid baseball and football fan. Perhaps his greatest passion, however, was corresponding with his family and friends. He was truly a letter-writing artist.
A Celebration of Life was held at Highlands Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville, Florida, on October 22. Arrangements by National Cremation & Burial Society, Jacksonville, FL
WWII, Korea and Vietnam Veteran
National Cremation Society
Gale Robert Abbott, age 94, passed away peacefully on October 17, with his wife of 69 years Gail and his daughter Nancy by his side.
Gale was born in Bradford, Pennsylvania, on October 2, 1917, the son of Frederick and Mabel (Bushley) Abbott. He graduated from Bradford High School in 1935. His boyhood experiences in Bradford colored the rest of his life, and he remained in contact with his boyhood "pals" throughout his life. Although he left Bradford in 1938, his early years in Bradford never left his heart.
Gale joined the U. S. Marine Corps in 1938, and he served honorably during World
War II, Korea, and Vietnam. He was especially proud of his service in the Banana Fleet in 1939-1940, the 4th Marine Division during World War II, and in-country Vietnam from 1966-1967. He retired from the Marine Corps in 1970 as a Sergeant Major (E9).
In October 1941, he married Gail Kauffman, of Dallastown, Pennsylvania, starting a love affair that lasted over seven decades. Through good times and difficult times there never was a doubt of their abiding love for one another.
After they both retired from Civil Service in the early 80's, Gale and Gail traveled for many years in their motorhome and visited all of the United States and a great deal of Canada. They helped to found the Coastal Tarheels Travel Club of eastern North Carolina, and Gale served as a national board member of the Family Motor Coach Association. They had residences in Jacksonville, North Carolina, and Fort Myers, Florida, during those years.
Gale is survived by his beloved wife, Gail, and three children: Bob Abbott (spouse Belinda) of Jacksonville, Florida; Bill Abbott (spouse Claudia) of Swansboro, North Carolina, and his daughter Nancy Abbott of Falls Church, Virginia. Additionally, he has nine grandchildren who blessed him and Gail with 25 great-grandchildren.
Throughout his life, Gale had great passion for music and sports. He loved big band music and was an avid baseball and football fan. Perhaps his greatest passion, however, was corresponding with his family and friends. He was truly a letter-writing artist.
A Celebration of Life was held at Highlands Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville, Florida, on October 22. Arrangements by National Cremation & Burial Society, Jacksonville, FL
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Advertisement
