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Frances Blair Obituary

Of Quincy. Beloved wife of the late Robert Lincoln Blair. Loving mother of Virginia Blair Culbertson of Quincy, Martha Blair Stutzman of Wilmette, IL, and Robert J. Blair of Lutz, FL. Sister of Nettie Tate Graham of Santa Maria, CA and the late Virginia Tate Alexander and Claude Stratton Tate, Jr. Grandmother of Rebecca, Peter, Matthew and Timothy Blair, Molly Miranda and Kenneth & Gene Stutzman. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service in the Quincy Community United Methodist Church, 40 Beale St., Quincy, Thursday at 10:30 AM. Visiting hours will be held Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM from the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY. Burial in Mount Hope Cemetery, Boston, followed by a reception at the church in Quincy. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Mrs. Blair may be made to Quincy Community United Methodist Church, 40 Beale St., Quincy, MA 02170, South Shore YMCA, 79 Coddington St., Quincy, MA 02169 or The Smile Train, 245 Fifth Ave., Ste. 2201, New York, NY 10016. Call 1-800-Keohane or see www. Keohane.com for directions & online condolences.

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 9 to Oct. 10, 2007.

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Tim Blair

October 15, 2007

Let me extend my sense of loss and condolences to all who knew the wonderful woman that was my grandmother. She was truly a woman who lived on her own terms. I regret being unable to attend either the wake or the funeral but I send my best wishes from afar.

In service,
Timothy R. Blair
2LT US Army Infantry
Baghdad, Iraq

Amanda Youmans

October 15, 2007

My thoughts are with you. I can say she was a wonderful woman because I know you, and she shows through you. I wish you peace.

Mary Laing

October 12, 2007

Virginia, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Having read your mother's notice I've learned that she was an amazing, knowledgeable, adventurous and kind person. You must have enjoyed her and I know you took good care of her.

Joan Kamison

October 12, 2007

Dear Virginia,
I just found out about your mom. From what you told me she was an incredible woman. No wonder you are as strong, kind, and giving as you are. You were very fortunate to have her for a mom and she was very fortunate to have you as a daughter.

Jeannie & John OConnor

October 10, 2007

Francis was a wonderful woman - who welcomed me into the congregation at Quincy Community United Methodist Church when I moved here from Michigan. She will be sorely missed. Your family is in our prayers as you mourn the loss of a wonderful person

Leah Murray

October 10, 2007

Virginia,
Your Mom was a truly grand lady. It was my pleasure to know her and enjoy her company & conversation - on the many occasions we got together. She will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Leah

Donna Morrison

October 9, 2007

I will always remember having holiday dinners with Aunt Frances, Uncle Robert, Virginia, Martha and Bob. Big,delicious meals were shared by all. Aunt Frances made me feel comfortable there at her home and I remember many fun sleep overs and a trip to Maine with her family. It was a special treat for an only child to have cousins and an aunt and uncle who welcomed me on holidays and vacations. I will remember Aunt Frances sitting in the living room after dinner working on her hooked rug. It took years, but she finally completed it. Aunt Frances had many talents in cooking and sewing and many strong skills in science and math. She was well read and could definitely back up her opinions!

I particularly remember her generosity to me when I got married and she expertly altered my wedding gown.

We will all miss her but will be inspired by her long and full life.

her neice,

Donna Blair Morrison

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