Michael Stanislaus "Stanley" Abell, Sr., 79, of Hollywood, MD, passed away on December 14, 2014 in Solomon's, MD. He was the son of the late Mary Violet (Dean) Abell and James Dawkins Abell.

Stanley was the loving husband of the late Ollie Virginia Abell, whom he married on August 20, 1955, in Trinity Episcopal Church St. Mary's City, MD, and who preceded him in death on July 8, 2013.

Stanley is survived by his children; Mike Abell (Carin) of Leonardtown, MD,, Frances Francisco (Jim) , and Allan Abell (Dottie) both of Hollywood, MD., 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Siblings: Catherine V. Arnold, and David C. Abell He was preceded in death by his daughter Mary Abell Riffe, siblings; Mary Agnes Taylor, Stephen Ignatius Abell, Joseph Bernard Abell, James Thomas Abell, Frances Patricia Burnett, and James Dawkins Abell, Jr.

Stanley was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County, MD and was a truck driver for Giant Food for 16 years in Landover, MD retiring in 1997, he was also a truck driver for Dean Lumber Company for 31 years. Stanley was a member of the Teamster Union Local 639, he enjoyed working with wood, fishing, and playing horseshoes.

The family will receive friends on Friday, December 19, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 Pm with prayers recited at 7:00 Pm in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 10:00 AM in St. John's Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Father Ray Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers; Matt Abell, Jesse Abell, James Francisco, Robert Abell, J.B. Abell, and Gene Forrest. Honorary Pallbearers: Jeremy Abell, Jacob March, and Mickey Blige.

Contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice P.O. Box 838 Prince Frederick, MD and/or St. John's Catholic Church 43950 St. John's Road Hollywood, MD 20636. Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.