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Donald Blackwell Obituary
Donald was a native of Princeton, W.Va., was raised in York County, and moved to Newport News in 1999. He was a Merchant Marine at the end of WW II, from 1945-1946, and served in the U.S. Army in Germany. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He retired from the U.S. Army Reserves and the Civil Service at Fort Eustis. Donald was a member of Reservoir Community Church, and was an active member of the Lafayette Gun Club.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents, and a daughter. Donna.
He is survived by his wife, Constance "Connie" Blackwell; children, Sandy Lovedahl (husband, Kenny) of Hampton, Mike DiPersio (wife, Audrey), and David DiPersio(wife, Angela), all of Newport News, and Candace. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and five great-granddaughters.
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. tonight, Nov. 9, in the chapel of Amory Funeral Home, Grafton, with the Rev. Chris Gill officiating. A private burial will follow at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to Reservoir Community Church, 3105 Hampton Highway, Yorktown, VA 23692; or to the Peninsula Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 377, Newport News, VA 23607-9983. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald Blackwell
Marjorie Houser
December 3, 2009
Dear Connie,
I'm so sorry to hear of Don's death. I lost Sam two years ago and it's still hard. You have my best wishes and prayers. Were you still square dancing?
Love,
Margie Houser
Edna Marshall
November 17, 2009
Connie Sad to Hear of
Dons passing. HE WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITE SQUARE DANCE PARTNERS
He will be missed.
STEPHEN GOWENS, SR
November 16, 2009
DEAR CONNIE AND FAMILY,
OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS TO EACH OF YOU.
DON WILL BE MISSED; WHAT A CHARACTER HE WAS. IT HAS BEEN AN HONOR AND A PRIVILEDGE TO HAVE KNOWN HIM. IT WILL NOT BE THE SAME TO DRIVE BY YOUR HOME AND NOT STOP TO CHAT WITH BOTH OF YOU.
MAY YOU CONTINUE TO LEAN ON OUR LORD IN THE DAYS TO COME.
WITH MUCH LOVE,
STEVE AND PATTI GOWENS
Margie White
November 11, 2009
Connie, We are so sorry to hear of your loss we enjoyed Don thru the years as a customer and a friend. He was always cheerful he and Earnie go back many years with Blackwell 's Trailer Court and Va Trailer Repair. We wish you the very best. We are in AZ for the winter sorry we missed Don's service. Margie and Earnie White
Va Trailer Repair and Va RV Sales (prior owners)
Roni Meador
November 10, 2009
Dave and family,
Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Roni Meador-Swisher
November 10, 2009
Connie, I am sorry to hear of Don's death. You and I worked together at Riverside Hospital in the "good old days." I am still working for the system at Riverside Behavior Health Center. You and your family will be in our prayers.
Cathy (Kilgore) Price
November 10, 2009
Dave and family,
I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy,
Trisha Collins
Kitty Horne
November 10, 2009
Dearest Connie and Family:
Heaven is a much brighter place now, with Don there. I'm sure he'll have everything in good working order for us when we arrive. What a privilege to have been able to call him friend!
Our hearts are with you, and we will continue to lift you up in prayer.
November 9, 2009
Dear Dave and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I know its comforting to know he's out of pain and suffering.
Bill and Evelyn
Richard & Kyong Furrow
November 9, 2009
Connie: You are in our thoughts and prayers. We remember the fond times we have had through the years. We are thankful that Don is out of pain and in Glory with the Lord.
Stan & Pat Stefanowicz
November 9, 2009
Dear Friend, Connie and Family,
We're so sorry hearing Don passed. We will keep you all in prayer. God bless you.
Viki Rodriguez
November 9, 2009
Dave and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. The consolation is knowing that he is now is a much better place. His spirit will always be with you.
Viki
November 9, 2009
David and Famliy
My Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family. I know your father will be missed by many.
Lucy Metcalf
Mike & Anabelle Hillier
November 9, 2009
Dear Connie and Family:
We are going to truely miss one of the most genuine people ever to bless us with his presence. We pray for healing in your hearts as you cherish the moments you had with him. We love you.
Karen Colonna & family
November 9, 2009
Dear Dave and family,
I am sorry to hear of your father's passing but hope that you and your family will find comfort in the wonderful memories you have been able to collect over the years.
I am sure his love of family will live on and be shared by many generations to come.
Debra Shaffer
November 8, 2009
Dear Connie,
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. I am truely sorry for your loss. I love you, and I will keep you in my daily thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Debra Gunn Shaffer
A Rose For A Dear Soul
November 8, 2009
November 8, 2009
Dear Connie and Family
My deepest sympathies go out to all of you. May you find comfort in all the good memories you have of Donald.
Shirley Blackwell Cowell
Lisa Atchison
November 8, 2009
Connie,
Don was such a great guy and will truly be missed by all who knew him. He was one of my favorite patients at Family Care of Denbigh. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Monroe & Heather Tate
November 8, 2009
Connie,
We are so sad to hear that Donald has passed away. Please know that we are thinking of you.
I remember fondly the times spent with him when I was growing up. He used to give all the kids rides on his motorcycle - a real treat to us young ones.
We hope to see you when we come back next summer but if there's anything we can do in the meantime, please let us know ([email protected]).
Faye Keenan
November 8, 2009
Dear Connie and children,
Please accept my sincere sympathy in the passing of Don. God bless and stregthen you during these difficult & sad days. My heart and prayers are with you.
Don was a wonderful worker with the SHARE food program at Grafton Baptist Church for many years. We missed him when he retired due to health issues. He worked hard and made us laugh on those Saturday mornings.
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