The Daily News
June 6, 1955
Page: 3
Constable Edmund Abbott - One of the most widely known members of the Newfoundland Constabulary, Edmund Abbott lost his life by drowning Saturday night while fishing in a pond on the Salmonier Line. As far as can be learned the unfortunate victim and his friend, Mr. Wilfred Canning, also of St. John's, were rowing off into the pond when one of them lost an oar. They both reached for the oar at the same time and in so doing overbalanced the small boat and they were thrown into the water.
Mr. Canning, who cannot swim, held on to the side of the boat, while Constable Abbott, a powerful swimmer, endeavored to pull it to shore and save his friend. But he soon became exhausted when the waders he was wearing filled with water and in a short time he had disappeared beneath the surface before the eyes of his wife, Mrs. Canning and her son, who witnessed the tragedy from the shore.
Seeing that the two men were in difficulties, Mrs. Abbott, Mrs. Canning and her son, launched another boat to go to their assistance but were too late to save Constable Abbott. Canning was taken to shore safely but badly shaken up.
The late Constable Abbott, who was 42 years of age, was a native of Musgrave Harbour, B.B. He came to St. John's 23 years ago and joined the Newfoundland Constabulary while only 19 years of age.
He served the Force with ability and distinction down through the years and was highly respected by his superiors, his colleagues and by the public. In recent years he has been attached to the Traffic section of the Force and thousands will remember him patrolling the city on his motorcycle. He had been on duty Friday and having the weekend off, decided to spend it at the Salmonier Line with his wife and friends.
The deceased officer is survived by his wife, Mildred, two daughters, Yvonne and Elaine, one son, Paul, his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Abbott, and one sister (Marie), Mrs. Crowther, who resides in Toronto. The funeral will take place by motor hearse at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday from his late residence, 1 Allandale Road.
June 6, 1955
Page: 3
Constable Edmund Abbott - One of the most widely known members of the Newfoundland Constabulary, Edmund Abbott lost his life by drowning Saturday night while fishing in a pond on the Salmonier Line. As far as can be learned the unfortunate victim and his friend, Mr. Wilfred Canning, also of St. John's, were rowing off into the pond when one of them lost an oar. They both reached for the oar at the same time and in so doing overbalanced the small boat and they were thrown into the water.
Mr. Canning, who cannot swim, held on to the side of the boat, while Constable Abbott, a powerful swimmer, endeavored to pull it to shore and save his friend. But he soon became exhausted when the waders he was wearing filled with water and in a short time he had disappeared beneath the surface before the eyes of his wife, Mrs. Canning and her son, who witnessed the tragedy from the shore.
Seeing that the two men were in difficulties, Mrs. Abbott, Mrs. Canning and her son, launched another boat to go to their assistance but were too late to save Constable Abbott. Canning was taken to shore safely but badly shaken up.
The late Constable Abbott, who was 42 years of age, was a native of Musgrave Harbour, B.B. He came to St. John's 23 years ago and joined the Newfoundland Constabulary while only 19 years of age.
He served the Force with ability and distinction down through the years and was highly respected by his superiors, his colleagues and by the public. In recent years he has been attached to the Traffic section of the Force and thousands will remember him patrolling the city on his motorcycle. He had been on duty Friday and having the weekend off, decided to spend it at the Salmonier Line with his wife and friends.
The deceased officer is survived by his wife, Mildred, two daughters, Yvonne and Elaine, one son, Paul, his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Abbott, and one sister (Marie), Mrs. Crowther, who resides in Toronto. The funeral will take place by motor hearse at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday from his late residence, 1 Allandale Road.
The Daily News
June 6, 1955
Page: 3
Constable Edmund Abbott - One of the most widely known members of the Newfoundland Constabulary, Edmund Abbott lost his life by drowning Saturday night while fishing in a pond on the Salmonier Line. As far as can be learned the unfortunate victim and his friend, Mr. Wilfred Canning, also of St. John's, were rowing off into the pond when one of them lost an oar. They both reached for the oar at the same time and in so doing overbalanced the small boat and they were thrown into the water.
Mr. Canning, who cannot swim, held on to the side of the boat, while Constable Abbott, a powerful swimmer, endeavored to pull it to shore and save his friend. But he soon became exhausted when the waders he was wearing filled with water and in a short time he had disappeared beneath the surface before the eyes of his wife, Mrs. Canning and her son, who witnessed the tragedy from the shore.
Seeing that the two men were in difficulties, Mrs. Abbott, Mrs. Canning and her son, launched another boat to go to their assistance but were too late to save Constable Abbott. Canning was taken to shore safely but badly shaken up.
The late Constable Abbott, who was 42 years of age, was a native of Musgrave Harbour, B.B. He came to St. John's 23 years ago and joined the Newfoundland Constabulary while only 19 years of age.
He served the Force with ability and distinction down through the years and was highly respected by his superiors, his colleagues and by the public. In recent years he has been attached to the Traffic section of the Force and thousands will remember him patrolling the city on his motorcycle. He had been on duty Friday and having the weekend off, decided to spend it at the Salmonier Line with his wife and friends.
The deceased officer is survived by his wife, Mildred, two daughters, Yvonne and Elaine, one son, Paul, his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Abbott, and one sister (Marie), Mrs. Crowther, who resides in Toronto. The funeral will take place by motor hearse at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday from his late residence, 1 Allandale Road.
June 6, 1955
Page: 3
Constable Edmund Abbott - One of the most widely known members of the Newfoundland Constabulary, Edmund Abbott lost his life by drowning Saturday night while fishing in a pond on the Salmonier Line. As far as can be learned the unfortunate victim and his friend, Mr. Wilfred Canning, also of St. John's, were rowing off into the pond when one of them lost an oar. They both reached for the oar at the same time and in so doing overbalanced the small boat and they were thrown into the water.
Mr. Canning, who cannot swim, held on to the side of the boat, while Constable Abbott, a powerful swimmer, endeavored to pull it to shore and save his friend. But he soon became exhausted when the waders he was wearing filled with water and in a short time he had disappeared beneath the surface before the eyes of his wife, Mrs. Canning and her son, who witnessed the tragedy from the shore.
Seeing that the two men were in difficulties, Mrs. Abbott, Mrs. Canning and her son, launched another boat to go to their assistance but were too late to save Constable Abbott. Canning was taken to shore safely but badly shaken up.
The late Constable Abbott, who was 42 years of age, was a native of Musgrave Harbour, B.B. He came to St. John's 23 years ago and joined the Newfoundland Constabulary while only 19 years of age.
He served the Force with ability and distinction down through the years and was highly respected by his superiors, his colleagues and by the public. In recent years he has been attached to the Traffic section of the Force and thousands will remember him patrolling the city on his motorcycle. He had been on duty Friday and having the weekend off, decided to spend it at the Salmonier Line with his wife and friends.
The deceased officer is survived by his wife, Mildred, two daughters, Yvonne and Elaine, one son, Paul, his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Abbott, and one sister (Marie), Mrs. Crowther, who resides in Toronto. The funeral will take place by motor hearse at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday from his late residence, 1 Allandale Road.
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