Robert H. Abrams

August 25, 1931 - April 5, 2019

Robert H. Abrams, age 87 of Wells, NY, passed away at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady on April 5, 2019. Born in Wells, NY on August 25, 1931 to the late Delos, Sr. and Ruey Mae Stanyon Abrams. A lifetime resident of the area, Robert graduated from Wells High School. He enlisted into the United States Navy Retiring in 1971 as a chief. He was a Korean War Veteran and a member of the Tin Can Sailors Association. After retiring from the Navy he was employed by the Town of Wells Highway Department and the Hamilton County Highway Department. He worked hard his entire life and is now at rest. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia Simons Abrams, son, Robert H. Abrams, II (Diane) of Cutler, ME, daughters, Michelle Johnson(Jeff) of Great Mills, MD and Jennie Baker of Marcellus, NY; Stepchildren, Clifton Seney, Jr.(Gina) of Virginia Beach,VA, Joseph Leggett of Gloversville, Cindy Colson(James) of Speculator and Marilyn Tanner(James) of Lake Pleasant. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Robert is predeceased by his first wife, Carrie Abrams, son in law Craig Baker, and siblings, Delos Abrams, Jr. Milton “Skip” Abrams, Janet Stuart, Millie Spencer and Emma Jean Spencer. A graveside service will be held on Saturday May 4, 2019 at 11 a.m. in Algonquin Cemetery in Wells with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Wells Ambulance Corps. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.northvillefuneralservice.com. Family and friends are also invited to a reception at Bob and Linda Edwards home 539 Maple Grove Road, , following the burial service.