Abate, Gertrude B. (Van Kooten) of Marshfield, May 19. at the age of 91. Beloved wife of 70 years of Anthony Abate; Dear mother of Ronald Abate of Marshfield, Lorraine Welch of Marshfield and the late Diane Rizk. Loving grandmother of 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Sister of Henry Van Kooten of NJ., John Van Kooten of FL. and the late Mary Vormeer. Funeral Services will be private. Interment will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery, Marshfield. Contributions in Gertrude's memory may be made to Cranberry Hospice 36 Cordage Park Circle Suite 326 Plymouth, MA 02360. Funeral arrangements by the MacDonald Funeral Home 1755 Ocean St (Rte 139) Marshfield.