Mia I. Abbott, beloved daughter, niece, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, passed away in her residence in Essex Junction, Vt., in September 2025, at the age of 73. She was born in Barre in 1952 and raised in South Burlington. Mia attended South Burlington High School and studied psychology and logic at the University of Vermont. She was a longtime employee of telecommunications companies, including New England Telephone, Bell Atlantic/Verizon, and Choice Communications, until her retirement.
Mia was predeceased by her parents, Robert and Irene Abbott. She is survived by her siblings, Diane Kaiser of Hinesburg, Vt.; Susan Abbott and husband Steve Falivene of Topsfield, Mass.; Richy Abbott and wife Laura of South Burlington, Vt.; and Christopher Abbott and wife Bobbi of Mooers, N.Y.; and her seven nieces and nephews: Jessica Kaiser, Kristin Kaiser, Chloe Falkinson, Gemma Falivene, Tucker Abbott, Justin Abbott and Kyle Abbott. She will be remembered for her generosity, outgoing spirit and love for animals. The family will honor Mia’s life privately and encourages you to share memories online at awrfh.com.
This article appears in Oct 8-14 2025.
Rest easy Mia💔
Mia was such a lovely person. So glad I got to meet her in person through our mutual love of Bubba💚.
May she rest forever in peace. She will be missed by many.
I will miss Mia very much. She was a kind and loving friend. The world was a better place with her being in it. May she rest in peace.
Mia was a lifeline for me at a time in my life when it was most needed. We didn’t maintain a relationship beyond those interventions and years, but I’ve always loved and appreciated her presence in my life. It made a profound difference. Thank you and rest in peace, Mia.