Carol Ann Abate, 75
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. - Carol Ann Abate, 75, of Birch Lane died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on Friday, Sept. 10, 2010, after a long, courageous battle with Lewy Body disease.
Born in Cohoes, N.Y., on May 6, 1935, daughter of Leo and Loretta Murray Nailor, she graduated from Heatly High School in Green Island, N.Y., and attended Southern Vermont College in Bennington, Vt.
Mrs. Abate devoted her life to her family, her friends and to her church, where she was heavily involved in the choir, parish council and annual festival. She enjoyed performing as a Sweet Adeline for many years. She exhibited strength and grace in the face of adversity, said family, and her faith in God and family carried her through her debilitating illness. As a mother and a friend, she was always very wise, especially when it came to matters of the heart.
Her husband, Victor Abate, died Oct. 22, 1986.
She leaves survived by five daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah and James Cameron of Williamstown, Judith and Richard Stratton of Shaftsbury, Vt., Linda and Michael Ludwig of Adams, Vickey Abate and Phil Dwyer of Green Island, N.Y., and Ellen and John Richardson of Adams; one son and daughter-in-law, Victor and Karen Abate of Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; a sister, Mary Pollock of Troy, N.Y.; 16 grandchildren, James Cameron Jr., Ryan Cameron, Adam Cameron, Jessica Moore, Christa Bleau, Sarah Harris, Katelyn Ludwig, Stephanie Roy, Michael Ludwig, Victor Abate IV, Brittany Abate, Nicholas Abate, Samantha Abate, Corbin Richardson, Lydia Richardson, Austin Richardson; two stepgrandchildren, Sarah and Molly Stratton, and five great-grandchildren, Justin Cameron, Madelyn Cameron, Aiden Moore, Reilly Moore and Savannah Bleau.
She was predeceased by her brother, William Nailor, and her sister Loretta Galarneau.
Funeral Notice - Funeral services will take place Tuesday, Sept. 14, at 10:15 at the Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals, West Chapels, 521 West Main St., North Adams, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at Sts. Patrick and Raphael's Church in Williamstown at 11. Burial will follow in the family plot in Eastlawn Cemetery.
Calling hours will be Monday, Sept. 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested for the Carol Ann Abate Memorial Fund through the funeral home.