WATERVILLE – Susan “Sue” (Richards) Abbe, 86 passed away July 19, 2022, at Woodlands Retirement Community following a brief illness. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years John R. Abbe. Born in Pawtucket, R.I., Sue attended The Lincoln School and Endicott College where she excelled in all sports. 

Sue found joy in a life well lived and her friends spanned all generations and ages. She was quick with a joke, had a mischievous grin and twinkle in her eye – you knew when she was planning something!

Sue was a champion golfer and sailor, a longtime member of Waterville Country Club and Pasadena Yacht and CC (Florida). She was an active volunteer throughout her life – scouts, swim team, youth hockey, hospital boards, Maine Home for Little Wanderers, Gulfport (Florida) Chamber of Commerce and the Gulfport Senior Center.

A lifelong sports fan, Sue instilled in her family a competitive yet compassionate spirit. “Do your best”, “Enjoy your successes but don’t get a big head” and “Don’t sweat the small stuff” were words to live by.

Sue’s passion for living life to the its fullest will be carried on by her children Anne, Richmond, Dudley and Ruth along with eight grandchildren and her favorite great-granddaughter.

A private family service will be held at future date.

Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan ME 04987.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to AYCC

126 North St.,

Waterville ME 04901

with a notation of the MMD Swim Team in memory of Sue Abbe.

Copy the Story Link