Victim of Southold fire renowned feminist Sidney Abbott

Lisa Finn

The woman who died tragically in a house fire in Southold this morning was a well-known figure in the feminist movement who left a rich legacy.

Although police have not yet officially released the victim’s identity, multiple sources, including friends, her pastor, and Southold Fire Chief Peggy Killian confirmed that the woman, who was wheelchair-dependent and who lost her life was Sidney Abbott, 77, a world-renowned crusader in the women’s movement and co-author of “Sappho Was a Right-on Woman: A Liberated View of Lesbianism”; the book was written with Barbara Love in 1971.

According to the Southold Fire Department, the fire broke out at 435 Willow Pond Lane, Abbott’s home, at approximately 10:45 a.m. Wednesday.

The Southold Town Police dispatch center was advised of a house fire at the above location by a private fire alarm company.

http://southoldlocal.com/2015/04/15/victim-of-southold-fire-renowned-feminist-sidney-abbott/


A friend posted this on FB and I thought people in this group might be familiar with her.