Abbott, William M., M.D. of Weston, aged 86, died peacefully in his home January 9th. Dr. Abbott was born in San Francisco CA, graduating from the Cate School, Stanford University, and Stanford University Medical School. He completed his surgical residency at the Massachusetts General Hospital, and subsequently was named its first Chief of Vascular Surgery. As a dedicated surgeon, researcher, and teacher, Dr. Abbott became a Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, and served as a president of the national Society for Vascular Surgery. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia (Davison), his son, William W Abbott and his wife Katherine of Barrington RI, and their two daughters Annabelle and Allison. He is also survived by his daughter Sarah L Abbott of Westminster CO and her son Morgan. A memorial will be planned for a future date.