EASTHAM – Matthew Warner Abbott, of Eastham, passed away on December 30, 2019. He was born on June 25, 1942 to Jessie and Warner Abbott of Weymouth, MA. Matt grew up in Norwell, MA and graduated from Fitchburg State College where he played basketball and soccer. He taught industrial arts in Hawaii, California, and, for 30 years in Provincetown, where he enjoyed coaching soccer. Matt enjoyed his monthly lunches with his Provincetown High School colleagues and his monthly dinners with his Norwell High School classmates.
He is survived by his wife Rose of Eastham; son Mark and his wife Mary of Shrewsbury, son Scott and his wife Nicole, of SC; grandchildren, Michael, James, Thomas, Leah, Dylan, and Norah; brother Marshall and his wife Margery of Florida; aunt Betsey of Florida, several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family would like to thank all the caring people of the VNA of Cape Cod Hospice who were of great help to Matt during his illness. We especially thank his caretakers, Tom and Peter, who cared for Matt with dignity and kindness and allowed him to remain at home as long as possible. We also thank the staff at Pleasant Bay Nursing Home for their care of Matt in making him comfortable during his last days.
Visiting hours will be held from 4p-7p on Thursday, January 9th, 2020 at Nickerson Funeral Home, 77 Eldredge Park Way, Orleans. There will be no service. No flowers please.
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