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Raymond C. Blackwell

Raymond Blackwell Obituary

BLACKWELL-Raymond C. Of Hamburg, NY, entered into rest December 3, 2007; husband of Ruth Blackwell; loving father of Cynthia (Tony) Koepnick of Riverside, CA, Sharon (Mike) Thurber of Hamburg, NY and Daniel (Elyzabeth) Blackwell of Tampa, FL; cherished grandfather of Hannah Blackwell; twin brother of the late Homer Blackwell of Blasdell, NY. Raymond was a retiree of the Buffalo Ford Stamping Plant. Private funeral services were held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC.

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Published by Buffalo News on Dec. 4, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Blackwell

17 Entries

Dan Blackwell

November 28, 2022

Dad,
We miss you so much . You would be so proud of your Granddaughter, Hannah the young women she has become. Kind hearted and hard working and loves learning . She keeps your picture in her room . You´re forever in our hearts . Love & miss you. Dan, Ely , Hannah

Dan Blackwell

November 28, 2020

Forever in our hearts. We love and miss you. Dan, Ely , Hannah

Dan Blackwell

November 28, 2019

Your in our thoughts often.
You were a wonderful Grandfather to Hannah. We keep your memory alive so she will always remember you.
You are missed.
Love Dan, Ely , Hannah

CINDY KOEPNICK

January 2, 2008

HELLO DAD,

I HAVE SO MANY GREAT MEMORIES THAT WE HAVE SHARED TOGETHER; TO ALWAYS AND FOREVER DREAM ABOUT. DAD, I MISS AND LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH. MY HEART WILL NEVER STOP HURTING. WE'LL SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN AND DAD, WHEN WE DO, WE'LL CONTINUE TO TELL EACH OTHER OUR CRAZY STORIES.
PEACE AND LOVE
CINDY XOXOXO

Sherry Thurber

December 31, 2007

Hi Dad,
Well it's been a month and I can't believe how much I MISS YOU (I knew I would, I just would of never imagined it would be like this!) It's really hard not having you around. I love and miss you so much!! I will always cherish our time we had together. I will see you again some day, until we meet again dad I LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH !!!!!!!!!!!!
Your Loving Daughter, Sherry

DAN BLACKWELL

December 14, 2007

Well Dad,
I'm back from New York now.I've had some bad weeks in my life, but that was the worst one.
I would just like to say to you,I LOVE YOU. Not just because you're my Father, but because I considered you a good friend as well. I know, growing up with you,as my Father, I wasn't the best kid in town, but I guess I was just being a kid! So I guess,just say,It was, what it was!
As an adult, I considered you a good friend. Although we are alot alike,It didn't take much to get your blood pressure up. You know Dad,I can go on and on. But I'm going to make this, sweet and short,
It is, what it is! Until I see you again, I will Always LOVE and MISS YA!
Love Your Son,
DAN

P.S.
I know you're finally happy, now that you're with your Brother.

Linda and AL Clugston

December 12, 2007

Sherry,Cindy,Dan We are so sorry for your loss, your father was a very special person. One of the special memories that goes through my mind is when Anthony,and Cindy came home for the first time together and about 5 years had gone by, Al and I had a little get together at our house for their last day and your Dad came over. I can remember him slow dancing with Cindy in our family room,making us all have tears in our eyes. You know it is always so emotional when they go back to california,,,this was a extra special time for our families, your Dad will be missed.. Oh by the way, Ray do you think you can give the Bills a little help from a higher power,,I am thinking of maybe a superbowl win.. that would take a miracle, and I know you are just the man to do it..:) May you rest in peace.

Night Shift Respiratory Therapists

December 9, 2007

Dear Sherry and Family,
We would like to extend our sincere condolences on the loss of your dad. He was a real fighter and a wonderful man. He was one of our favorites. He will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Ely Tate

December 9, 2007

Dear Ray,
Hannah brought out the stuffed dog we bought you as a joke one Christmas, today. It made me cry. And Friday I had been at the Mall and I saw a shirt that reminded me of the ones I use to buy you. Hey, I don't know if I ever told you this but thanks for always wearing them. I remember the first one I ever bought you. You wore it to" The Dock" that night.
Thanks for allowing us to live next door to you when Dan wanted to leave New Orleans and return home to Hamburg. Thanks for never complaining about my cooking when I would bring a plate over. 8)
You were a wonderful Grandfather to Hannah , so loving . I remember the first time you held her in your arms and the look on your face. God how I wish I had a picture of that now, you know I would of if Sherry was there. 8)
I remember you two lying in bed together, watching old movies and falling asleep face -to face. It was so sweet. And even when you didn't feel well you still gave her so much love and attention. Like when you would let her pretend to give you a shot in the arm.
And thanks for making the trips out to Florida to visit us. I know it wasn't easy on you.
As your kids would say, "You were cool" . I'm glad you were my Father-in-law. Most important , thank you for Dan. He's my world.
I know things are going to be tough around here for awhile now that your gone , but I know you wouldn't want us to mope around or spend all are time crying. You would rather everyone to laugh and share memories of you. So that's what will try to do!!

Peace out. See you on the other side someday.
Love, Ely (daughter-in-law)

CINDY KOEPNICK

December 7, 2007

HELLO DAD,
DAD, I LOVE AND MISS YOU WITH ALL MY HEART. MY WISH IS THAT I COULD BE WITH YOU; JUST THE TWO OF US, FATHER AND DAUGHTER TOGETHER, FOREVER ALWAYS.

YOU WERE AND STILL ARE THE COOLEST DAD EVER. THERE HAVE BEEN SO MANY GREAT MEMORIES WE HAVE SHARED TOGETHER. I ONLY WISH YOU COULD STILL BE HERE, SO WE CAN SHARE EVEN MORE MEMORIES WITH EACH OTHER.
SABRE IS BARKING HELLO.

PEACE, LOVE AND MISS YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER, YOUR LOVING DAUGHTER CINDY.

Michael Thurber

December 7, 2007

To My Father-In-Law (Dad):
First and foremost, I would like to thank you for giving to me your daughter Sherry. Without her I would only be half the man I am today. You,...without knowing,...You made such an impact on so many lives,
Loving your Kid's,
Cherishing your wife.
The things that you did which others couldn't see,
Came from your heart,
and that's where it should be.
With LOVE and conviction,
There is no end,
WE WILL MEET AGAIN,
I PROMISE YOU MY FRIEND,.........

I Love You DAD!.:=(

"I almost forgot the BILL'S won on Sunday? Go figure... Peace and Love Ya".

Michael.........................

Ruth Blackwell

December 6, 2007

Dear Ray,
Thank you for giving me three beautiful children.May you rest in peace.Love,Ruth

Tina Kubant

December 6, 2007

Sherry, Cindy and Dan,
My heart goes out to you. May all the wonderful memories you have with your father bring comfort to you. Your dad was such a nice guy and will be missed by many. May he rest in peace.

Sherry Thurber

December 5, 2007

Dear Dad,
You have just been the greatest dad ever and by far the coolest.You have always been there for me for anything,anything at all.I will sure miss you dearly dad,you have always been the light of my life,my everything !!!!!!It has been a rough 4 1/2 years for you-but you sure were strong and hung in there-you are a trooper for sure.It was MY PLEASURE to have been able to take care of you Dad.I would not have had it any other way!I will think of you EVERYDAY and miss you dearly Dad.YOU MAY BE GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN DAD.God bless you,and rest in peace today, tomorrow, and always.I LOVE YOU DAD,YOUR LOVING DAUGHTER,SHERRY

Hannah Blackwell

December 5, 2007

You are my Grandpa Ray-Ray and forever you will be, I miss you so much, I know this you can see. Till the day I see you again, Grandpa Ray-Ray, may you breathe easy. I love you so much, and may you rest in peace.

Your forever Hannie

ANTHONY KOEPNICK

December 5, 2007

MR.B I WILL MISS YOU DEARLY YOU WERE A GREAT INFLUENCE ON ME. WHEN I FIRST MET RAY HE WAS HAVING A GENESEE BEER WATCHING FOOTBALL. I WAS JUST STARTING TO DATE MY NOW WIFE CINDY KOEPNICK. WE HIT IT OFF VERY GOOD WE ALWAYS SPENT TIME WATCHING FOOTBALL, BASEBALL GAMES WHEN I WOULD VISIT FREQUENTLY TO SEE CINDY. RAY TREATED ME LIKE A SON AND THIS WAS A GOOD THING CONSIDERING I NEVER HAD A FATHER INFLUENCE IN MY EARLY YEARS SO I OWE MR.B A GREAT DEAL OF THANKS FOR GIVING ME DIRECTION IN MY LIFE BY WORKING HARD AND THINGS WILL COME TO YOU.THE BIGGEST ADVICE HE GAVE ME WAS TO MOVE TO CALIFORNIA WHERE THERE WAS PLENTY OF WORK. IT WAS GREAT ADVICE SO ME AND CINDY MOVED TO CALIFORNIA AND NEVER LOOKED BACK CINDY AND I HAVE LIVED IN RIVERSIDE FOR 20 YEARS NOW. SO THIS IS THE VERY REASON I WILL MISS MR.B LIKE A FATHER. GOD BLESS MR.B I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU AND I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU. YOUR SON-IN-LAW ANTHONY KOEPNICK.

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