Harold D. Abbott, Sr., 85, of South Bristol, died peacefully at The Sussman House in Rockport on Nov. 25, 2016.

He was born June 4, 1931 in Albany, New York to Reginald Abbott and Rose (Mahoney) Abbott. He was raised in Albany, New York and attended local schools. He entered the Army and served in the Korean War. After serving four years in the Army, he then joined the U.S Marines.

After the service he was a bartender to celebrities and a dance instructor escort in Miami, Florida. He moved to Maine where he bartended at Brown’s Wharf in Boothbay Harbor where he met his future wife, Judith Seiders. They married in July of 1961 and moved to South Bristol where he was a bridge tender from 1965-66 until he retired in the 1990s.

He was an intrinsic part of starting up The First Responders in Bristol and South Bristol. He worked as an EMT, paramedic and instructor for many years. He was a CNA at Miles for 10 years. He worked over 20 years on the CLC Ambulance.

Harold had a passion for reading. He taught many people throughout the Midcoast. He could discuss many topics. He was a member of the Alna-Anchor Masonic Lodge #43 for over 50 years. He was very charismatic and loved his grandchildren; if you met him he was unforgettable.

He was predeceased by his son, Glenn Abbott.

Besides his wife, Judith Abbott, of Round Pond, survivors include: his children and their spouses, son, Harold David Abbott Jr. and his wife Jeannie of Cushing, son, Robert Mark Abbott and is wife Sherry of California, daughter, Denise Dawson and her husband Michael of Bristol; his grandchildren, Harold David Abbott III of Jefferson, Laurie Lamb of Cushing, Jodi Beeker of California, Judi Neild of California, Sarah Montez of California, Eric Abbott of California, Andrew Ames of Friendship, Heidi Adams of Cushing, Katherine Spear of Nobleboro, Mary Hibbard of Damariscotta, and Noah Dawson of Bristol; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Special thanks to Tim and Kelly for all their kindness shown to Harold.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, Dec. 1 from 5-7 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main Street, Waldoboro.

Donations in Harold’s name may be made to The Bristol First Responders, 104 South Side Road, New Harbor, ME 04554, The South Bristol First Responders, c/o South Bristol Fire Department, P.O. Box 150, South Bristol, ME 04568 or The Sussman House, 6 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport, ME 04856.

Hall’s of Waldoboro has care of the arrangements. To extend online condolences, visit Harold’s Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com.