Nancy Ethel Abbott

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• Census, 4 Apr 1940, Montville, ME.

• Census, 22 May 1950, Montville, ME. ²

• Graduation: Freedom Academy, Jun 1953, Freedom, ME.

• Obituary: The Republican Journal, 21 Jun 2012, Belfast, ME.
SEARSMONT - Nancy Ethel McCafferty, 76, of Searsmont passed away quietly June 14, 2012. Nancy was born on Jan. 16, 1936, to Joyce and Roland Abbott of Montville. She graduated from Freedom Academy in 1953.
Nancy had many talents and hobbies; she loved crafting, gardening and shopping. She loved taking trips with her sister and cousins. She is best known for her years running the Apple Squeeze with husband Lee. Nancy had spent the past few years residing at Woodlands assisted living in Rockland, where she received excellent care from a very devoted staff.
She was predeceased by her husband of 47 years, Thomas LeRoy McCafferty; a son, Joseph Michael; parents, Joyce Prentice and stepfather Harold and father Roland Abbott; a brother, Clark Abbott, a great-grandson, Haydon Greco; as well as several aunts, uncles and grandparents.
Nancy is survived by two sons, Mark McCafferty and wife RoAnn of Belmont and John McCafferty of Searsmont; two daughters, Lisa Woods and husband Tim of Knox and Lorri McCafferty of Searsmont; a sister, Patricia Miller and husband Loren of Bingham; sisters-in-law Jane Nadeau and husband Bob of Rumford and Alice McCafferty of Buckfield; grandchildren Maranda of Searsmont, John II of Searsmont, Justin of South Paris, Michael of Searsmont, Zachary of Alaska, and Codey of Montville; a great-granddaughter, Lelia, of Searsmont and a great-grandson, Isiah, of Alaska and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Nancy also leaves behind many friends in the community.
A 3 p.m. memorial service for Nancy will be held Saturday, June 23, at the Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Ave., Belfast. Memorials may be made to your local chapter of the American Cancer Society or the Alhziemer's Association. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.ripostafh.com.

Nancy married Thomas LeeRoy McCafferty on 8 Apr 1958 in Rumford, ME.¹ (Thomas LeeRoy McCafferty was born on 24 Dec 1935 in Rumford, ME ³ and died on 25 Feb 2005 in Searsmont, ME ³.)

• Newspaper Article: The Lewiston Daily Sun, 15 Apr 1958, Lewiston, ME.
RUMFORD -- Miss Nancy E. Abbott became the bride of Thomas Leroy McCafferty in a ceremony performed by the Rev. Fr. Laurent O. Patenaude at an 8 a.m. Mass, April 8, at the St. John's Church. The bride is the foster daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emile Cote, East Rumford, and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Henry McCafferty, Kimball Ave., Mexico.
Traditional wedding music was played by Prof. Arthur Beaudet, who accompanied the soloist while she sange "Ave Maria" and "Mother, At Thy Feet We're Kneeling." The Child of Mary ceremony was used with Miss Marguerite Cote the bride's maid-of-honor retiring the bride from the order. The altar was beautifully decorated with cut flowers.
The bride, who was given in marriage by Emile Cote, was lovely in a ballerina length gown of white lace over taffeta, fashioned with a fitted bodice, and short puffed sleeves; a bouffant skirt with large taffeta bow and streamers to neck-line. Her chapel-length veil was caught to an ivory tiara headpiece and she carried a whtie missal, topped by a corsage of sweetheart roses and a mother-of-pearl rosary, both gifts from her bridegroom.
Miss Marguerite Cote attended as maid-of-honor and the best man was John Richard, uncle of the bridegroom.
Miss Cote wore a ballerina length gown of yellow lace with a matching hat of yellow net and spring flowers. She carried a colonial bouquet of white, yellow and orchid mixed flowers.
Immediately following a wedding breakfast for members of the bridal party and their families was held at the home of the bridegroom's parents. The guest book was in charge of Jane McCafferty, sister of the bridegroom. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. John Richard, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Dunlay, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McCafferty, Mr. and Mrs. Emile Cote, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Hotham, Reme Cote, Marguerite Cote, James Cote, Richard Cote, Debbie and Marie Cote and the bride and groom.
Mrs. Cote wore a black street length dress with white accessories, complimented by a corsage of red roses. Mrs. McCafferty wore a grey spring suit with white accessories and a corsage of roses.
The bridal pair left on a short wedding trip, the bride traveling in a blue frosted silk polka dotted dress, with a black topper and white accessories.
Mrs. McCafferty was educated in Freeport schools, graduating from high school. She also attended the Auburn School of Commerce and has been employed at the local United Stores.
Mr. McCafferty attended Mexico public schools and St. Athanasius School. He has been inducted into the U.S. Army and following his boot training will be joined by his bride; meanwhile she will make her home with the Cote family.
The bride's gifts to her attendants were a pearl necklace, earrings and bracelet set; a sterling silver mounted rosary to her bridegroom.
The best man received a leather men's jewelry case with billfold and key ring.