Abigail Stanton (2024)

Abigail Stanton was a recurring character on When Calls the Heart

She is portrayed by Lori Loughlin

Personality[]

She is charming, brave, intelligent, and charismatic. She is very smart and wise and carried her town well.

Background[]

Abigail Stanton is one of the first widows we see in the pilot episode of When Calls the Heart. She moved to Coal Valley (now Hope Valley) several years before with her husband Noah and son Peter. Both of them died in the explosion of the mine. Since then, Abigail was a source of strength and hope for all the other widows in Coal Valley.

Throughout The Series[]

Season 1[]

In Season 1, Abigail is one of the widows Elizabeth first meets when she gets to Coal Valley. She is one of the first women to welcome Elizabeth and the two women quickly become friends. She invited Elizabeth into her Row house after the teacherage was burnt and Elizabeth later in the season moved with her to the cafe when Abigail opened it. In the beginning of season 1, Henry Gowen wants the row houses for the new miners and in order to save their homes the widows (and eventually all the women) go into the mine to save their homes. Abigail is a source of strength to the widows in Coal Valley.

Season 2[]

Abigail had a brief relationship with Bill Avery before she found out he was married, and later when his former wife shows up threatening Abigail for her relationship with Bill. In early season 2 during the mining company trial, Abigail discovers that her son Peter was married, and meets his widow, Clara Stanton. Later in the Cafe Abigail and Clara have a heart to heart talk about Peter and Clara promises to write to Abigail when she gets back to Hamilton. However, when Clara doesn't write, Abigail begins to worry and goes to look for her in Hamilton. When Abigail finds Clara, she works with Bill Avery to release Clara of her work and then Clara comes back with Abigail to Hope Valley.

Season 3[]

Abigail had a hot and cold relationship with Pastor Frank Hogan, complicated by his past, and the Garrison Gang. However, when the Garrisons were arrested, Abigail and Frank resumed their relationship and became closer yet.

Season 4[]

Abigail had a short relationship with Pastor Frank Hogan before he left Hope Valley to be the pastor at the children's Hospital. While they were together, they were both involved in taking care of her adopted son Cody and dog Dasher. Cody and Rebecca Hastings were both adopted by her a while after they came to Hope Valley on their own. She was also a source of comfort to Elizabeth after Jack left for the Northern Territories.

After the arrest of Henry Gowen, the former mayor of Hope Valley, Abigail was shifted into the role of mayor, while continuing to run her café.

Season 5[]

She fights the railroad when they go back on their promise. She gets them to honor the contract and the railroad is brought to Hope Valley. She also deals with the bank losing all of the town’s money. With the help of Henry, she finds an investor to keep the bank afloat.

Season 6[]

At the beginning of season six, Abigail brings the telephone to Hope Valley. Later in the season she, unfortunately, leaves Hope Valley with Cody to care for her sick mother.

Post-Season 6[]

Abigail & Cody spend time in Brookfield where they drop an orphan off at the orphanage and spend time with the orphanage's matron, Lillian Walsh. Abigail has been writing back and forth for some time to Henry Gowen who is in love with her; however, the status of their relationship going forward remains unknown.

Jack Thornton
Elizabeth Thornton
Henry Gowen
Bill Avery
Frank Hogan

Trivia[]

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Abigail Stanton, portrayed by Lori Loughlin, is a captivating and multidimensional character in "When Calls the Heart." She serves as a beacon of strength, hope, and resilience, particularly for the widows in Coal Valley. Abigail's character traits, as highlighted in the series, include charm, bravery, intelligence, and charisma. These qualities are not merely stated in the character description but are demonstrated through her actions and interactions in various seasons.

In the pilot episode, Abigail is introduced as one of the first widows in Coal Valley, having moved there with her husband Noah and son Peter. Tragically, both her husband and son perish in a mine explosion, positioning Abigail as a source of support for other widows in the community. Her role in Season 1 involves welcoming Elizabeth, the main protagonist, and forming a strong friendship with her.

Season 2 delves into Abigail's personal life, exploring a brief relationship with Bill Avery and the revelation about her son Peter's marriage. Abigail's journey includes a heart-to-heart talk with Clara, Peter's widow, showcasing her compassionate and empathetic nature. The subsequent seasons continue to unravel Abigail's character, including her complex relationship with Pastor Frank Hogan and her temporary role as the mayor after the arrest of Henry Gowen.

Season 5 sees Abigail taking on the railroad and dealing with financial challenges faced by the town. Her resilience is further highlighted as she secures an investor to keep the bank afloat. In Season 6, Abigail introduces the telephone to Hope Valley and later leaves with Cody to care for her sick mother. The post-Season 6 period reveals Abigail's time in Brookfield and her ongoing correspondence with Henry Gowen.

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