Robert F. Abell, ‘Bob’, 93, of South Yarmouth, MA formerly of Punta Gorda, FL and Scituate, MA passed away peacefully on October 22, 2021. He was born on May 20, 1928 in Rockville Centre, NY, the son of Robert and Irene Abell Bob enjoyed much of his childhood in RI sailing in and around Narragansett Bay. After graduation from Cranston High School, Bob went on to Tilton School and received his bachelor's degree from Bryant College. He spent two years in the Naval Reserve, before working for 30 years at Liberty Mutual Insurance Company until his retirement. Soon after retirement, Bob started taking flying lessons and received his FVR pilot’s license. He then moved to Florida and spent time golfing, boating, and traveling with his wife, Karol Wyckoff.
Bob, a true warm and gentle man, was a loving husband, father, grandfather of 11, and great grandfather of 6. He was predeceased by his first wife, Dorothy and his brother Richard Abell. He is survived by his loving wife Karol (Wyckoff) of South Yarmouth, two daughters Connie (Steve) Cash of Rye, NH, Laurie (Patrick) Farren of Scituate, a son Douglas (Michelle) Abell of Beverly and two step children Tripp (Diane) Wyckoff of Brewster and Kristin Wyckoff of Hull.
The family would like to thank the staff at Windsor Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in South Yarmouth, for their devoted care to Bob in his final weeks. Relatives and friends may visit with the family at Doane, Beal and Ames Funeral Home, 729 Rte 134, So Dennis, MA 02660 on Monday, November 1st from 2- 4PM. A private burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Beacon Hospice, 68 Center St., Suite 19, Hyannis, MA 02601.
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