John Blais

1947 - 2016

BORN

1947

DIED

2016

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Mahar Funeral Home

43 Main Street

Hoosick Falls, New York

John Blais Obituary

John G. Blais

1947 - 2016 HOOSICK FALLS, NY John G. Blais, 69, (aka Zeus), legendary caber tosser, carpenter, and raconteur passed away on Tuesday July 19 at the Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation in Hoosick Falls. He was the husband of Rita (Driscoll) Blais of Abbott Street. John was born on April 27, 1947, in Lockport, NY, son of Gerard Blais of Schaghticoke, NY and the late Annette (Brodie) Blais. John graduated from LaSalle Institute in Troy, NY, attended Siena College and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University at Albany. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp serving from 1968-70. John was a carpenter who worked for many years with Paul Mooney Builder in Bennington, VT. John was best known for his comic impressions, quick wit, exceptional storytelling, and love of poetry, literature and music. Other survivors include his son Nicholas Blais of Albany, NY, sisters Mary Blais, Constance Beckley and Christina Blais, brothers Gerard, Roger and Steven, also several nieces and nephews. FUNERAL NOTICE: A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday July 30, at 10:00 am from the Immaculate Conception Church on Main Street in Hoosick Falls. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9:00 am until the start of the service. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the care of the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls. Memorial contributions may be made to Poetry Foundation. www.poetryfoundation.org

Published by Bennington Banner on Jul. 27, 2016.
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RIP John.

September 19, 2016

Uncle John did have an amazing mind. His presence is missed. His family is blessed to know he is at peace.

Love always,
Dan and Christel Helderman Family

August 2, 2016

Our world just dimmed a little as John passed to the ages. My father and I worked with John on scores of houses and it was always a pleasure to be in his presents.

One day John told all the punch lines to jokes before lunch. After lunch he told all the jokes in order of the punch lines. He had an amazing mind.

All my love to you John Blais, I smile through my grief.

Benji Hulett

August 2, 2016

To all who knew and loved John.. He was a joy and will be dearly missed. My sincerest sympathy, especially to his devoted family. Diana Wright

July 30, 2016

Rita sorry to hear of johns passing just remember he is in a better place now, You were a faithful wife to him while he was hurting and john himself knows he had an angel looking over him. RIP. John Curt Bogardus and Family.

July 30, 2016

With deepest sympathy to the family during your time of sorrow. God is for us a refuge and stronghold. (Psalms 91:2) May you find the needed strength from God, family and friends.

July 29, 2016

John was a great person with a great sence of humor and he was my friend ,he will be missed..

Bruce Stroffoleno

July 28, 2016

Dear Rita and Nick ~
I am so sorry to learn of John's passing. I have many fond memories of John ~ wonderful, brilliant man. May you find comfort in those special memories.
Take Care ~
Amy Hansen

July 27, 2016

Rita,Nick and Blais family; I am sorry for your loss at this time. Comfort one another and draw your strength from our Lord. He will fill that void.

Kathy (Antolick) Lee

July 27, 2016

Rita and Nick-I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. He and you were great neighbors.

Sally Stetson

July 27, 2016

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