John Christopher Abel, 44, of North East, MD, passed away Friday, March 3, 2017 at Season’s Hospice in Christiana Hospital, DE. Chris was born in Havre de Grace, MD on December 13, 1972 and is the beloved son of Janice Eggers-Abel and John Abel IV. Chris loved life with exuberance and joy. He freely gaveContinue Reading
John Christopher Abel, 44, of North East, MD, passed away Friday, March 3, 2017 at Season’s Hospice in Christiana Hospital, DE.
Chris was born in Havre de Grace, MD on December 13, 1972 and is the beloved son of Janice Eggers-Abel and John Abel IV.
Chris loved life with exuberance and joy. He freely gave love to all around him. He enjoyed going to school in Perryville in his younger days – school plays, Boy Scouts and bus rides. After graduating, he then joined the Activity Center at Bayside Community Network where he had many friends and good times. Of special enjoyment were those activities arranged by Sally and others in the Lindsey House – going to Elvis impersonator events, musicals at Cecil College, picnics at North East Park, live music in Elkton and dinner at local restaurants. Chris was a Special Olympian – bowling was his specialty. Saturday afternoons were Mom and Chris’s special time – going for car rides, stopping for french fries and juice, then a final stop at Goods Produce Stand for the biggest and best watermelon selected especially by Jason for Chris. Sunday afternoon Dad and Chris explored far and wide, even going to Pea Patch Island. All the while, they listened to Chris’s favorite country and western music.
Chris enjoyed good food, family dinners, birthday parties, Christmas Eve dinner at Backfin Blues, where the Chef always came out to greet him, summer pool parties at Aunt Lois’s house, family vacation, attending Blue Rocks and Orioles baseball games, riding local trains and eating Becky’s homemade cookies.
Chris is the brother of Rebecca Heaps (Earl), uncle to Gabrielle Heaps, great nephew of Rebecca Willey and Lucy Antrim, nephew of William Abel (deceased) and Lois Krewinghaus, first cousin to Sean Abel (Gina), Shannon Wood (Bryan), David Krewinghaus (Erin), and Laura Johnson (Peter). Other cousins include Pat Shires and Darlene Thomas.
Services honoring Chris will be held at 11AM on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A., 111 S. Queen Street, Rising Sun, MD 21911, with a visitation beginning at 10AM. Burial will follow at Rosebank Cemetery, Calvert, MD. Memorial contributions may be made payable to “Maryland Special Olympics” and sent in care of the funeral home.
left a message on March 29, 2017:
So sorry to hear about your loved one, you have my deepest sympathy.
mary stewart
left a message on March 12, 2017:
I am so sorry for you loss, praying for your family
JJL
left a message on March 11, 2017:
Dear Abel Family, I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of your dear loved son John Christopher. May our Heavenly Father be with you And help you endure the days ahead. He knows what you are going through. God is near to all those calling upon him, . . . and their cry for help He will hear. (Ps. 145:18, 19) and his ears are toward their cry for help. (Ps. 34:15)
Joe Singleton
left a message on March 10, 2017:
John, I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences.
left a message on March 10, 2017:
To the family of John Christopher Abel,I am truly sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May the God of all comfort give you peace during this time of sadness. Phillipians 4:6,7
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
left a message on March 8, 2017:
My years at Perryville Elementary had many fond memories, and Chris was one of these memories. So sorry for your loss and may he rest in peace. Darby and Mike Copenhaver
Steve and Karen McDowell
left a message on March 8, 2017:
Dear Janet, John and Rebekkah, We are so sorry to hear of Chris's passing. I can remember when my sister- in- law Debbie would bring him to our house and he would enjoy watching our boys swinging on the swing, and laughing and enjoying himself. Our thoughts and prayer are with you all.
J
left a message on March 8, 2017:
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Debbie & Greg Zych
left a message on March 7, 2017:
John, please accept our condolences. We wish you and Chris peace and good memories.
left a message on March 7, 2017:
Sorry for your loss. I hope by means of the scriptures the family will have peace
and comfort by means of the scriptures. Ps.37:10,11
and comfort by means of the scriptures. Ps.37:10,11
David and Betsy Bradford
left a message on March 7, 2017:
Janice - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember how proud you were of both of your children and how your eyes would light up when speaking about them. I know how special Chris was to you. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sandy Shorte
left a message on March 7, 2017:
So very sorry to learn of Christopher's passing. I remember him as such a sweet boy.
Sandy Shorter
Sandy Shorter
Sandy Shorter
left a message on March 7, 2017:
So very sorry to learn of Chris's passing. He was such a dear soul, always with a smile. My heart goes out to you, Janice and John, and to the rest of your family.
Karen Humes
left a message on March 7, 2017:
So sorry to hear of the loss of Chris as a previous employer at Bayside he was a delight to have in your presence he always greeted me with a smile and had such a uplifting attitude and a wonderful after he truly will be missed by many, and I know God is waiting with open arms and a beautiful gold crown with angels sing in there glorious realm , Reston peas Chris and carry-on my friend, God bless you you're in the perfect place of paradise, until we meet again.
Christi Miller-Harris
left a message on March 6, 2017:
So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I can remember babysitting so long ago.. and the smiles I would get.
Jean Norona
left a message on March 6, 2017:
We were so sorry to learn of your great loss. Melvyn fondly remembers teaching Chris some Spanish words in your home. He was such a delight and of course Becky sometimes participated. Chris is now free of his earthly burdens and is 100 per cent whole.
Rick Edwards
left a message on March 6, 2017:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have many fond memories of Chris's years at Perryville Elementary
MIke Ingerson
left a message on March 6, 2017:
This is Chris's old friend Mike from Perryville Elementary. To Chris's entire family, I send you my most heartfelt condolences. I had been thinking a lot about Chris lately, and I am saddened to hear about his passing. Chris was a great guy, and he will be greatly missed. I remember the one and only time that I had the chance to go to his house to visit him, what a blast that was. May Chris's family find comfort in what I am sure is a very difficult time for all.
Jean Singleton
left a message on March 6, 2017:
Janice, John and Family,
My sister Barbara and I send our prayers and condolences to you all on the passing of Chris. Our mother and father, Earl and Marie Lucas, helped with Chris's patterns many years ago. We know they would have been thrilled with the accomplishments of your dear Chris and the life he led. Jean Singleton & Barbara Hornberger
My sister Barbara and I send our prayers and condolences to you all on the passing of Chris. Our mother and father, Earl and Marie Lucas, helped with Chris's patterns many years ago. We know they would have been thrilled with the accomplishments of your dear Chris and the life he led. Jean Singleton & Barbara Hornberger
left a message on March 6, 2017:
We are so sorry for your loss, We have not had the opportunity to get to know this young man as we would have liked to, I would have liked to go with him to some of his excursion to see Elvis impersonations, Reading his obituary I gained an insight of a wonderful young man! I'am sure it was because of the loving family that surrounded him! He was very blessed to have had all of you! May he Rest In Peace. Lovingly ,the Heaps Family,
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Brandon Mayse
left a message on March 5, 2017:
To the entire family of Chris Abel...my deepest thoughts, prayers & sympathies go out to you all. I will never forget Chris & his smile & the joy that he brought to everyone who knew him, even at Bayside Community Network. I've known Chris since he was at Perryville Elementary School. Their was only one Chris Abel & there always will be the memories of Chris. Fly high My friend, fly high. I love Ya & definitely will miss your presence.
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left a message on March 29, 2017:
So sorry to hear about your loved one, you have my deepest sympathy.
mary stewart
left a message on March 12, 2017:
I am so sorry for you loss, praying for your family
JJL
left a message on March 11, 2017:
Dear Abel Family, I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of your dear loved son John Christopher. May our Heavenly Father be with you And help you endure the days ahead. He knows what you are going through. God is near to all those calling upon him, . . . and their cry for help He will hear. (Ps. 145:18, 19) and his ears are toward their cry for help. (Ps. 34:15)
Joe Singleton
left a message on March 10, 2017:
John, I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences.
left a message on March 10, 2017:
To the family of John Christopher Abel,I am truly sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May the God of all comfort give you peace during this time of sadness. Phillipians 4:6,7
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
left a message on March 8, 2017:
My years at Perryville Elementary had many fond memories, and Chris was one of these memories. So sorry for your loss and may he rest in peace. Darby and Mike Copenhaver
Steve and Karen McDowell
left a message on March 8, 2017:
Dear Janet, John and Rebekkah, We are so sorry to hear of Chris's passing. I can remember when my sister- in- law Debbie would bring him to our house and he would enjoy watching our boys swinging on the swing, and laughing and enjoying himself. Our thoughts and prayer are with you all.
J
left a message on March 8, 2017:
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Debbie & Greg Zych
left a message on March 7, 2017:
John, please accept our condolences. We wish you and Chris peace and good memories.
left a message on March 7, 2017:
Sorry for your loss. I hope by means of the scriptures the family will have peace
and comfort by means of the scriptures. Ps.37:10,11
and comfort by means of the scriptures. Ps.37:10,11
David and Betsy Bradford
left a message on March 7, 2017:
Janice - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember how proud you were of both of your children and how your eyes would light up when speaking about them. I know how special Chris was to you. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sandy Shorte
left a message on March 7, 2017:
So very sorry to learn of Christopher's passing. I remember him as such a sweet boy.
Sandy Shorter
Sandy Shorter
Sandy Shorter
left a message on March 7, 2017:
So very sorry to learn of Chris's passing. He was such a dear soul, always with a smile. My heart goes out to you, Janice and John, and to the rest of your family.
Karen Humes
left a message on March 7, 2017:
So sorry to hear of the loss of Chris as a previous employer at Bayside he was a delight to have in your presence he always greeted me with a smile and had such a uplifting attitude and a wonderful after he truly will be missed by many, and I know God is waiting with open arms and a beautiful gold crown with angels sing in there glorious realm , Reston peas Chris and carry-on my friend, God bless you you're in the perfect place of paradise, until we meet again.
Christi Miller-Harris
left a message on March 6, 2017:
So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I can remember babysitting so long ago.. and the smiles I would get.
Jean Norona
left a message on March 6, 2017:
We were so sorry to learn of your great loss. Melvyn fondly remembers teaching Chris some Spanish words in your home. He was such a delight and of course Becky sometimes participated. Chris is now free of his earthly burdens and is 100 per cent whole.
Rick Edwards
left a message on March 6, 2017:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have many fond memories of Chris's years at Perryville Elementary
MIke Ingerson
left a message on March 6, 2017:
This is Chris's old friend Mike from Perryville Elementary. To Chris's entire family, I send you my most heartfelt condolences. I had been thinking a lot about Chris lately, and I am saddened to hear about his passing. Chris was a great guy, and he will be greatly missed. I remember the one and only time that I had the chance to go to his house to visit him, what a blast that was. May Chris's family find comfort in what I am sure is a very difficult time for all.
Jean Singleton
left a message on March 6, 2017:
Janice, John and Family,
My sister Barbara and I send our prayers and condolences to you all on the passing of Chris. Our mother and father, Earl and Marie Lucas, helped with Chris's patterns many years ago. We know they would have been thrilled with the accomplishments of your dear Chris and the life he led. Jean Singleton & Barbara Hornberger
My sister Barbara and I send our prayers and condolences to you all on the passing of Chris. Our mother and father, Earl and Marie Lucas, helped with Chris's patterns many years ago. We know they would have been thrilled with the accomplishments of your dear Chris and the life he led. Jean Singleton & Barbara Hornberger
left a message on March 6, 2017:
We are so sorry for your loss, We have not had the opportunity to get to know this young man as we would have liked to, I would have liked to go with him to some of his excursion to see Elvis impersonations, Reading his obituary I gained an insight of a wonderful young man! I'am sure it was because of the loving family that surrounded him! He was very blessed to have had all of you! May he Rest In Peace. Lovingly ,the Heaps Family,
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Brandon Mayse
left a message on March 5, 2017:
To the entire family of Chris Abel...my deepest thoughts, prayers & sympathies go out to you all. I will never forget Chris & his smile & the joy that he brought to everyone who knew him, even at Bayside Community Network. I've known Chris since he was at Perryville Elementary School. Their was only one Chris Abel & there always will be the memories of Chris. Fly high My friend, fly high. I love Ya & definitely will miss your presence.
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.