Obituary of Abby Webb
Webb, Albert (Abby)
It is with heavy hearts the family of Abby Webb announce his peaceful passing at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Abby is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Patricia (nee Patterson), his 3 children of whom he was immensely proud and loved dearly, Cynthia Webb, Oakville ON, Michael Webb (Deb) and Jennifer Ioanidis (Seb) all of Fort Erie. He is also survived by his 11 grandchildren, who loved Grampa to the moon and back, Jacob (Brittani) Whitehouse of Fort St. John BC, Luke Whitehouse, Noah Whitehouse, Caroline Whitehouse, all of Oakville, ON and Rebecca Whitehouse (Joel) in Brisbane Australia. Brittany Cooper (Ray), Aiden Webb and Avery Webb of Fort Erie, Patrick Ioanidis (Sarah), Liam Ioanidis and Scarlett Ioanidis of Fort Erie. Abby will also be missed by his sister Cecily Seebach (Gerry), sister in law Shirley Webb and brother in law Robert Patterson (Suzanne) , all of Fort Erie and brother in law Peter Hogan (Barbara) in Cheshire, England and his former son in law Robert Ioanidis of Fort Erie. Albert was predeceased by his parents Leroy (Spike) and Wanda (Laura) Webb, his brother and best friend, Harry Webb, in laws Fred and Mae Patterson and niece Marsha Hawrylenko (Bob). He will be missed by his many nieces and nephews who loved Uncle Ab’s quick wit and jokes.
Abby was born in Fort Erie in 1940. He was proud to serve in the US Navy stationed in Jacksonville Florida, on the USS Franklin D Roosevelt CVA42 aircraft carrier. He travelled extensively through the Mediterranean and Africa. He continued his involvement in the Navy as a docent at the Buffalo Naval Park along with his good friends Don Polinski and Dan Candella (deceased).
He was a police officer with the Bertie Township Police from 1965 and then the Niagara Regional Police Department. He started his policing career as a constable and quickly moved up the ranks to Sergeant, working in Niagara Falls, Port Colborne, St Catharines and Fort Erie, where he retired in 1994. He was also a founding member of the Police Dive Unit and a former member of the Underwater Recovery Unit in Fort Erie. He would frequently amaze his children with his “finds” of old bottles, ceramic pieces and old knives from his diving excursions. Abby was a board member of the Fort Erie Conservation Club, former board member of COPE and involved with the Fort Erie Friendship Festival for many years.
He loved to cook and always had first dibs on the hambone at Christmas and Easter for his famous pea soup. His grandchildren loved his chicken soup.
Abby was an avid traveller. He and Pat, along with their best friends of 62 years, Larry and Gale (Fisher) Zylstra, travelled extensively
He had a love of the outdoors, animals and fishing. He would regularly cast his line in the Niagara River with his friend Jack Nicks.
The Family wishes to thank Dr. Levesque at the Walker Cancer Clinic in St Catharines, Dr. Zechetto at Juravinski Hospital in Hamilton, and a very special thank you to Dr. Scher for his dedication, compassion and support. We would also like to thank Abby’s nephew and
niece, Scott and Theresa Webb for their support, driving Abby and Patricia to his doctor appointments. Thank you to everyone that reached out with their condolences and gifts of food.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Happy Days Sanctuary in Stevensville, ON, Fort Erie Palliative Care, or the Fort Erie Conservation Club
Abby died as he lived, on his own terms, with dignity and grace and he will be forever be in our hearts.
There will be no service. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.