HADLEY – Robert H. Abel, Jr. died Friday, April 14, 2017, at his home in Hadley. He worked for many years as a writer and journalist. Beloved husband of Joyce K. Abel for 52 years, father to Charles R. Abel of Holyoke and Sarah Ardila of Westin. A memorial gathering will be held Thursday, April 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Williamsburg Funeral Home of Haydenville. 3 S. Main St., Haydenville, MA 01030. Memorial donations may be made to the Cooley Dickinson VNA and Hospice 169 Industrial Dr. Northampton, MA. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/gazettenet/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=185116682#sthash.PcONA0lR.dpuf