Melanie Ann Abbott

Melanie Ann Abbott (nee Lynch) 58, died peacefully on December 30, 2010, surrounded by loved ones. Married in 2003, she is survived by her husband, Randal Farr; children Nicole Porter and husband Seth of Cortlandt Manor, Thadeous Abbott of Elmsford; her sweet granddaughter, Natalie Porter; mother and step-father Beverly and Bob Thomas of White Plains; sisters Claudia Jones of Mahopac, Pamela Guerrerio and husband Joseph of Somers, Deirdre Cardona and husband James of Somers; five nephews and two nieces. Predeceased by her first husband, William Abbott in 1983. Melanie has lived in Hawthorne since 1975. She delighted in spending time with her family and friends and spent many happy hours in her kitchen and gardens. Christmas was her most special time of the year. We have all lost an angel. Visitation will take place at, Hawthorne Funeral Home, on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Interment, Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, N.Y. on Wednesday 11 AM. In lieu of flowers or a gift, we paused to consider what Melanie would have appreciated the most. As you know, she adored her granddaughter Natalie. We have opened a New York 529 College Savings Program account in Natalie's name. Details on how to donate will be supplied at wake.

Born in Yonkers, New York on Jan. 24, 1952
Departed on Dec. 30, 2011 and resided in Hawthorne, NY.

Visitation: Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm & 7:00 pm
- 9:00 pm

Service: Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011
11:00 am - 11:45 am

Cemetery: Kensico Cemetery

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