Edward A. Abbot Jr. ’61

Edward A. Abbot Jr. ’61, of Sidney, N.Y.; Dec. 14, of complications related to dementia. He was a social studies teacher for 32 years at Sidney High School. For 12 summers he was the School District’s census taker and in retirement he served on the school board for Sidney Central Schools. Prior to teaching, he served in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed running and visiting and following his children and grandchildren’s lives. He is survived by his wife, Maureen; three children and their spouses, including daughter Kristine Abbot Garfinkel ’91; and seven grandchildren.