May 13, 1936 - December 29, 2019
Abraham (Abe) Moores was born in in Flowers Cove to Stephen and Selina Moores. He grew up here and except for a few years in St. Anthony he lived his whole life in Flowers Cove. He worked as the ambulance driver / maintenance worker for Flowers Cove Health Centre, where he retired in 1993 after 36 years of service. On August 20, 1954 he married Theresa Walsh and they were married for 64 years until her death this past year. Abe was an active man who enjoyed the outdoors from cutting wood, hunting (he recently got his moose), fishing and spending time at the cabin. And we can’t forget how much he enjoyed playing bingo. He leaves to mourn his son Dudley (Phyllis), granddaughters Natasha (Chad), Dede (Ern), Great grandchildren Colby, Tori, Jada and Jaxon. He also leaves to mourn his sisters-in-law Margaret, Marion, Margaret, Evelyn, Susie, Anne and brothers-in-law Tommy and Jody as well as a large circle of extended family and friends. Abe was predeceased by his wife Theresa, parents Stephen and Selina Moores, daughter Baby Gladys, brothers Eli, William and George, sisters Rose and Sarah Fanny and sister in law Larolla. The family would like to thank everyone for their calls, thoughts, prayers, visits and assistance during this difficult time. Thank you as well to the staff at Strait of Belle Isle Health Centre in Flowers Cove, Straits Fire Department, Fillatres Funeral Home, as well as all who have provided help during this time. May God bless you all. Visitation took place at the flowers cove United Church from which the funeral service was held at 11a m on January 3rd, with Rev. John McGonigle officiating, burial in the community United Cemetery followed the service. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres funeral home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard funeral director.