Adelaide Isabelle Abel, age 91, of Breezy Point, Chesapeake Beach, MD died July 20, 2011 at Calvert County Nursing Center. She was born December 14, 1919 in Washington, DC to James R. and Catherine (Thompson) Waple.

She was raised in Washington, DC and attended schools there. Adelaide married Alfred M. Abel December 15, 1979 in St. John's Episcopal Church, Berwyn Heights, MD. After their marriage they resided in Breezy Point. Adelaide was a homemaker who enjoyed ceramics and was active at the North Beach Senior Center. She was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church in North Beach. Adelaide and Alfred renewed the wedding vows at Calvert County Nursing Center's Chapel on June 13, 2011, officiated by Reverend David Russell.

She is survived by her husband, of 31 years, Alfred M. Abel and an adopted daughter Marian Hambrick and her husband Charles of Aurora, Co.

A private service and celebration of her life will be held by the family.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.