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Obituary: Edward D. Abbey

May 21, 2024 Kayla Fletcher 0 News, Obituary,

Edward D. Abbey, of Munith, MI, age 71, passed away on May 19, 2024 in Jackson, MI.

Edward was born on September 29, 1952 in Jackson, MI, the son of Dale and Kathleen (Oaks) Abbey. He had lived in Jackson County most of his life. He married Bonnie Jean (Wright) on September 7, 1974, and she survives. Edward’s life was marked by his passion for tinkering with cars, a skill he honed over many years as a dedicated mechanic. He had a love for trains and a fascination with astronomy and the mysteries of the paranormal. He also had a soft spot for cats.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, Cristina (Nova) Lindow of California, Melissa (Ian) McClure of Stockbridge, and Edward (Paige) Abbey of Stockbridge; as well as four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 11:00 a.m., at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home in Stockbridge, MI, with Pastor Stephan Weinberger officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10-11 a.m. Burial will take place at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Henrietta Township, MI.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Munith United Methodist Church.

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2 QUANDARY OF A QUIRKY QUERCUS QUEST 2:00 pm-4:00 pm 06/02/2024 Eddy Discovery Center 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/quandary-of-a-quirky-quercus-quest/2024-06-02/ QUANDARY OF A QUIRKY QUERCUS QUEST: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., Sunday, June 2. Waterloo’s chestnut oaks have remained a mystery for over 50 years. Enjoy a leisurely nature hike with Michigan Master Naturalist Doug Jackson to learn about these rare trees and how he began and completed his quest to find them. We will meet at the Discovery Center for a brief presentation and then carpool to the site where we will begin our hike. Cost: $2/person or $5/family. Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Rd. in the Waterloo Recreation Area near Chelsea. Program limited to 20 participants. Call to reserve a space at 734-475-3170.	3 Dementia Caregiver Series workshop 1:00 pm-2:30 pm 06/03/2024 Stockbridge Area Senior Center 401 S Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 401 S Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/dementia-caregiver-series-workshop/2024-06-03/ Mondays (June 3 to June 17): Dementia Caregiver Series workshop, free of charge, at the Stockbridge Area Senior Center (SASC). Mondays, from June 3 to June 17, 2024. 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Organizers recommend you attend all three sessions, but not required. Free (donations will be accepted). To register, call Tri-County Office on Aging at 517-887-1465 or register at the Stockbridge Area Senior Center at 219 W. Elm Street in Stockbridge. This caregiver series assists with reducing caregiving stress by providing useful tools and information about dementia and its impact on brain function. In this workshop you will learn how to: Communicate more effectively with someone who has dementia Recognize the stages of dementia Provide meaningful daily activities based on your loved one’s interests and abilities Better understand and address dementia-related behaviors Create a positive caregiving environment Appreciate the strategies and benefits of self-care Build your network of support Everyone is welcomed to attend the Dementia Caregiver Series, including family caregivers, professional caregivers or anyone who wants to learn more about dementia. Wellness Social Hours sponsored by Stockbridge Area Outreach 3:00 pm-4:00 pm 06/03/2024 Stockbridge Area Senior Center 401 S Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 401 S Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/wellness-social-hours-sponsored-by-stockbridge-area-outreach/2024-06-03/ First Mondays of each month: Wellness Social Hours sponsored by Stockbridge Area Outreach. Behavioral health navigators from Chelsea Hospital will lead one-hour sessions focused on bringing people together and fighting social isolation. 3:00-4:00 p.m. Outreach Meeting Room in the Stockbridge Activity Center. Light refreshments provided	4	5 Parent University at Smith Elementary 6:00 pm-7:00 pm 06/05/2024 Smith Elementary School Emma Smith Elementary School 100 Price Ave., Stockbridge MI Emma Smith Elementary School 100 Price Ave., Stockbridge MI https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/parent-university-at-smith-elementary/2024-06-05/ Parent University. At Smith Elementary. First Wednesday of the month (Feb through June 2024). Learn more about topics related to children, beginning with Love and Logic. Dinner, childcare and a chance to win prizes will be available. Also offering a virtual Zoom option for those unable to attend in person. No cost. Register by Feb. 1. Go to https://bit.ly/PantherParentU	6	7	8 Toy Car Painting 10:00 am-4:00 pm 06/08/2024 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/toy-car-painting/2024-06-08/ June 8 – Toy Car Painting, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Stockbridge Library K-9 Officer Mohawk and Officer Smith visit the Library 1:00 pm-2:00 pm 06/08/2024 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/k-9-officer-mohawk-and-officer-smith-visit-the-library/2024-06-08/ June 8 – K-9 Officer Mohawk and Officer Smith visit the Library, 1 to 2 p.m. at the Stockbridge Library
9 UNCOMMON CREATURES 2:00 pm-3:00 pm 06/09/2024 Eddy Discovery Center 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/uncommon-creatures/2024-06-09/ UNCOMMON CREATURES: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., Sunday, June 9. It’s not often that you encounter a sloth, an armadillo, or a hedgehog in Michigan! Join us for an afternoon of hands-on interactions with these and other unusual animals brought to you by the Creature Conservancy. Learn about their habits, characteristics, and how they survive in their native land. Cost: $2/person or $5/family. Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Rd. in the Waterloo Recreation Area near Chelsea. Seating limited, so please register in advance at 734-475-3170.	10 Dementia Caregiver Series workshop 1:00 pm-2:30 pm 06/10/2024 Stockbridge Area Senior Center 401 S Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 401 S Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/dementia-caregiver-series-workshop/2024-06-10/ Mondays (June 3 to June 17): Dementia Caregiver Series workshop, free of charge, at the Stockbridge Area Senior Center (SASC). Mondays, from June 3 to June 17, 2024. 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Organizers recommend you attend all three sessions, but not required. Free (donations will be accepted). To register, call Tri-County Office on Aging at 517-887-1465 or register at the Stockbridge Area Senior Center at 219 W. Elm Street in Stockbridge. This caregiver series assists with reducing caregiving stress by providing useful tools and information about dementia and its impact on brain function. In this workshop you will learn how to: Communicate more effectively with someone who has dementia Recognize the stages of dementia Provide meaningful daily activities based on your loved one’s interests and abilities Better understand and address dementia-related behaviors Create a positive caregiving environment Appreciate the strategies and benefits of self-care Build your network of support Everyone is welcomed to attend the Dementia Caregiver Series, including family caregivers, professional caregivers or anyone who wants to learn more about dementia.	11	12 Wednesday Wonders P.O.P., the Pollinator Outreach Program 10:30 am-2:00 pm 06/12/2024 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/wednesday-wonders-p-o-p-the-pollinator-outreach-program/2024-06-12/ June 12 – Wednesday Wonders P.O.P., the Pollinator Outreach Program, 10:30 a.m. at the Stockbridge Library	13 Rummage Sale 9:00 am-6:00 pm 06/13/2024 North Lake United Methodist Church 14111 N Territorial Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA 14111 N Territorial Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/rummage-sale-3/2024-06-13/ North Lake United Methodist Church 14111 N. Territorial Rd., Chelsea Thursday, June 13: 9am-6pm Friday, June 14: 9am-6pm Saturday, June 15: 9am-2pm	14 Rummage Sale 9:00 am-6:00 pm 06/14/2024 North Lake United Methodist Church 14111 N Territorial Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA 14111 N Territorial Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/rummage-sale-3/2024-06-14/ North Lake United Methodist Church 14111 N. Territorial Rd., Chelsea Thursday, June 13: 9am-6pm Friday, June 14: 9am-6pm Saturday, June 15: 9am-2pm A Day in the Village Art Show 3:00 pm-7:00 pm 06/14/2024 Stockbridge Town Square, South Center Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States Stockbridge Town Square, South Center Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States Stockbridge Town Square, South Center Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/a-day-in-the-village-art-show/2024-06-14/ Friday & Saturday, June 14-15, A Day in the Village Art Show. 3-7pm Friday, 10 – 3:45pm Saturday with awards presentations at 4pm	15 Rummage Sale 9:00 am-2:00 pm 06/15/2024 North Lake United Methodist Church 14111 N Territorial Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA 14111 N Territorial Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/rummage-sale-3-2/2024-06-15/ North Lake United Methodist Church 14111 N. Territorial Rd., Chelsea Thursday, June 13: 9am-6pm Friday, June 14: 9am-6pm Saturday, June 15: 9am-2pm A Day in the Village Art Show 10:00 am-4:00 pm 06/15/2024 Stockbridge Town Square, South Center Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States Stockbridge Town Square, South Center Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States Stockbridge Town Square, South Center Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/a-day-in-the-village-art-show-2/2024-06-15/ Friday & Saturday, June 14-15, A Day in the Village Art Show. 3-7pm Friday, 10 – 3:45pm Saturday with awards presentations at 4pm
16	17 Dementia Caregiver Series workshop 1:00 pm-2:30 pm 06/17/2024 Stockbridge Area Senior Center 401 S Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 401 S Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/dementia-caregiver-series-workshop/2024-06-17/ Mondays (June 3 to June 17): Dementia Caregiver Series workshop, free of charge, at the Stockbridge Area Senior Center (SASC). Mondays, from June 3 to June 17, 2024. 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Organizers recommend you attend all three sessions, but not required. Free (donations will be accepted). To register, call Tri-County Office on Aging at 517-887-1465 or register at the Stockbridge Area Senior Center at 219 W. Elm Street in Stockbridge. This caregiver series assists with reducing caregiving stress by providing useful tools and information about dementia and its impact on brain function. In this workshop you will learn how to: Communicate more effectively with someone who has dementia Recognize the stages of dementia Provide meaningful daily activities based on your loved one’s interests and abilities Better understand and address dementia-related behaviors Create a positive caregiving environment Appreciate the strategies and benefits of self-care Build your network of support Everyone is welcomed to attend the Dementia Caregiver Series, including family caregivers, professional caregivers or anyone who wants to learn more about dementia.	18	19	20	21	22
23 Blacksmith, Soldiers, and Log Cabin Weekend 10:00 am-5:00 pm 06/23/2024 Waterloo Farm Museum 13493 Waterloo Munith Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240, USA 13493 Waterloo Munith Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/blacksmith-soldiers-and-log-cabin-weekend/2024-06-23/ Sunday 6/23/2024 10:00:00 AM – 7 Hours Experience 19th century farm life, visit the Civil War encampment, and watch working blacksmiths at the forge. Tour the 1850’s 14 room farmhouse, log cabin, and historic outbuildings. Vendors, musicians, and demonstrators on site. Concessions available for purchase. Admission $5 adults, $4 seniors 62+, $2 children 5-12, Members and under 5 yrs FREE.	24	25	26 Visit from the Zoo in Your Neighborhood program 10:30 am-2:00 pm 06/26/2024 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/visit-from-the-zoo-in-your-neighborhood-program/2024-06-26/ June 26 – Visit from the Zoo in Your Neighborhood program, 10:30 a.m. at the Stockbridge Library	27	28	29
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