Nina Mae Abbott
July 8, 1933 to January 22, 2025
Obituary
ABBOTT Nina Mae, (nee Humphries) entered into eternal peace at the age of 91 on January 22, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Waiting to greet her is her loving husband Ron, parents James and Elizabeth Humphries, mother and father-in-law Walter and Laura Abbott, along with siblings Albert Humphries (Annie), Gideon Humphries (Violet), Ida Goodyear (Windsor), Laura Gaulton (Jesse) and Josie, sister-in-law Marjorie Abbott (Albert).
Leaving to mourn her son Terry (Debbie) and her most precious joys of life, her grandsons Dylan (Leanne) and Jason (Alexandria), who gave her purpose to keep living. Also leaving to mourn her brother-in-law Walter Howell along with several nieces, nephews, and many friends, especially her card club buddies, her friends from Hillcrest Estates, and her dearest friend, Florence Spurrell.
Heartfelt thank you to the staff at Hillcrest Estates for their love and compassionate care where Nina resided for the past five years. Special thanks to Dr. Bergstrom and her team for Nina’s care over the last 14 years. A huge thank you to the phenomenal staff at the Palliative Care unit at the Miller Centre.
Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Friday, January 24, from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Funeral service will be held from St. James United Church, 330 Elizabeth Ave. on Saturday, January 25 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will proceed after service at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 53 James Lane. The funeral service will be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to St. James United Church Women.
But the God of all grace…after that ye have suffered a while,
make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
1 Peter 5:10
Schedule
Visitations
2-9 p.m. on January 24, 2025
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
11:00am, Saturday January 25th
St. James United Church, 330 Elizabeth Avenue
Interment to follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
To the family, your Dad taught me at st Teresa’s school Mindy pond road. He was my favorite teacher He always told stories about his family. It was evident the love he had for you all. I’m sorry to hear about the loss of your mother I hope it consoles you knowing your mom and dad are finally together again. Rip Mrs Abbott
Terry, Debbie, Dylan and Jason, please accept my most sincere condolences. I am so grateful that i wandered off that campsite 59 years ago. The connection with your family has meant so much to all of us in the Spurrell family. I travelled to St. John’s 5 times in 2024, and on 2 of those trips, mom and i went in to Hillcrest to visit your mom. She was always so thrilled to see me, as I was so see her. I hear her familiar words of “my dear” echoing within my heart.
I was able to watch her funeral on Saturday and she was gifted a beautiful send off that she so well deserved (and she planned it well too!).
Sending hugs and care,
Diane
Terry & family, so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Gail & Dave
To the Abbott family,
Sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was a miracle woman. She is with your Dad now. Thinking of you through this difficult time. We were always thought of as family.. Louise Humphries and Harold Parsons.
Terry, Debbie, Dylan and Jason, so sorry for your loss. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy.
Terry and family, so sorry to hear of your Mom’s. Cherish all the happy memories. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. RIP
Very sorry to read that Nina has passed. I remember her as a kind and loving person and I enjoyed being in her company at Terry’s during Christmas.
My deepest condolences to her family and friends.
My sincere condolences to Terry and family. I worked with Nina many years ago. She was so sweet and kind. Cherish your beautiful memories.
So sorry to hear that UCW has lost another member. In spite of her many health challenges, Nina was an active ontributor.. I admired her for her warmth, friendliness and interest in others. I will be attending her funeral virtually. Sincere condolences to Nina’s family and friends.
Condolences to Terry and family on the passing of your mother. No doubt you have many happy memories to ease the pain. Ron and Lorraine Robbins.
I met your Mom many years ago, when I had the pleasure of working for an amazing family ! I knew who Aunt Nina and Uncle Ron were long before I ever had the privilege of meeting her., as uncle Ron was passed away..
Marilyn spent countless hours telling me about her uncle and what he meant to her., it warmed my heart to hear ❤️
We played lots of cards together at Mr. Goodyear’s home, and enjoyed many lovely meals as well!
To me she was Aunt Nina, a beautiful lady with a very gentle soul who loved her family immensely..
May the days ahead give you strength and comfort 🙏
Terry, Debbie and family. I am so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Hugs to you all
Terry, Debbie and family. Sorry to hear of Aunt Nina’s passing. We will cherish the wonderful memories we have of her. We will surely miss our visit with her when we come home. Take care everyone. Hugs to all.
Statie and Cyril.
Terry, Debbie and Family. I am so sorry to hear that your Mom has passed.. My thoughts and Prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Terry, Debbie and Family. So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing, she was such a nice person. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. RIP Nina.
Terry and family, please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your mother. Your parents were good friends of my parents (Ralph and Emma Hicks). We always enjoyed their visits at our home in Musgrave Harbour. In later years, your mother continued to visit us. I always enjoyed our chats and catching up with all her news. You all meant the world to her.
Kindest regards,
Myrtis ( Hicks) and Wilson Guy
Deepest sympathy on your mother’s passing.. I played many games of cards with her over the years.
To Terry and Family, My Love and thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Your Mom was a kind compassionate lady and I feell blessed to have known her. May you find comfort in your joyful memories and may God give you strength and courage in the coming days. Sending Love and Prayers!
To Nina’s family, our sincere condolences. We met Nina while visiting Hillcrest Estates over the past several years. She was always so happy to see us during our monthly visits and enjoyed singing all the old hymns she loved. We will certainly miss her smiling face.
Stephanie Anthony and members of Gospel 7.
Terry Debbie Jayson & Dylan, so sorry to read of your moms passing.First met your family when I started attending St.James back in the 80 s after moving in town..
your mom invited me to several sunday suppers when you were on O’Dea place.Hold thight to your memories .Rest in peace Nina,fly high with the angels
To Terry, Debbie,, Dylan , Jason and the family. On behalf of Bob, Lisa , Jacob and Claire; and my Mom, who knew your mom and dad from Hamel Street. days, we are saddened to learn your dear mom has passed. We are all thinking of you during your time of sorrow. .
My sincere sympathy.
Rex
Terry, Debbie, Dylan and Jason. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. We have many fond memories of Mrs. Abbott.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at at this time. Bertha Melendy (Hillcrest Estates)
Sending sincere condolences. She was a lovely person., so sorry to hear of her passing.
Sincere condolences Terry, Debbie, Jason, Dylan and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
My deepest condolences to you, Terry, Dylan and Jason, all your families and friends. I have many memories of Mrs. Abbott, hold onto your memories and she will always be there with you 💕