SEAFORD- Mark Anthony Abbott, Sr, 56, of Seaford, died Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at his home in Seaford. He was born September 25, 1953 in Baltimore, a son of the late George and Mary L. Stewart Abbott. Mark proudly served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam Era and was a lifetime member of the Laurel American Legion, Post 19. He was a skilled mason who worked for various companies, and most recently worked for Eskridge Concrete in Seaford for over 15 years. He was a member of Christ Evangelistic Church in Laurel, where he attended for many years. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing with his sons. He is survived by his fiancé and long time companion, Dawn White; five children, Mark Anthony Abbott, Jr. of Laurel, Cody De'Shane Anthony Abbott of Seaford, Logan De'Ella Abbott of Seaford, Tera Volkmer of South Carolina and Charlotte Abbott of Baltimore; a step-son, Joe Ferrell of Seaford; five grandchildren and six nieces and nephews. He is also survived by brothers, George Abbott of Baltimore, Albert J. Stewart of Laurel and Ray David Abbott of Ocean View; and a sister, Jacqueline Abbott of Ocean View. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. at Short Funeral Home, 13 E. Grove Street, Delmar, where family and friends may call from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.