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Anna Blaize Obituary
September 8, 1920 - April 9, 2012
Bay St. Louis, MS
Anna Margaret Benvenutti Blaize, affectionately known as "Gam, Nan, GG", a longtime resident of Bay St. Louis, MS, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 9, 2012. Anna was born in the Bay on September 8, 1920, attended St. Joseph's Academy and was a member of Our Lady of the Gulf Church. She followed her husband from Coast Guard base to base, from Pouquonck Bridge Connecticut to New Orleans to Mobile, AL to Astoria, Oregon, settling back home in the Bay in 1962. In the 70's and 80's, Anna opened her home and heart to many pre-school children who affectionately called her Nan. Gam loved to work in the yard and cook banana pancakes for all her "hungry kids". She truly enjoyed TV games shows, especially "Wheel of Fortune" and an occasional trip to the casino to play the slots. Gam also liked to travel and would use each and every birth of a grandchild as a reason to visit, as if she needed an excuse.
Anna is preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Emile Blaize, Sr., brother, Anthony Dominic Benvenutti, III, sisters, Catherine Kersanac Steele and Mary Monti.
She is survived by her seven children, Toni Wilbur of Pascagoula, MS, Leslie Blaize, Jr. of Portland, OR, Kathi Pastor of San Diego, CA, Jude Ferry of Bay St. Louis, MS, Niles Blaize of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Tracy Blaize of Waveland, MS, and Kelli Hamilton of Bay St. Louis, MS; brother, Peter Benvenutti of Bay St. Louis, MS, sisters, Alice Blanco of Lima, Peru, Lucille Young of Ocean Springs, MS and Betty Protti Evans of Houston, TX. Gam, GG, lovingly leaves behind 15 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Anna spent her last years with her extended family at Dunbar Village in Bay St. Louis receiving special love from the Staff and Southern Care, especially Liz.
In lieu of flowers, Anna's last request is to "hug someone and tell them that you love them MORE".
Private Services will be held at a later date.
"Ma, you are forever in our hearts and every full moon we shall see."
Edmond Fahey Funeral Home in Bay St. Louis, MS is in charge of the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Anna Blaize
Sherry Morris
September 7, 2012
Ann will be missed. She was truly a charactor and brought a great deal of joy to me during the years that I knew her. I know that her family will miss her greatly.
Nora Navarrete
May 5, 2012
Kathi,
Blessings and prayers to you and your loved ones. It was a pleasure to have met your mom while she stayed with you here in San Diego.
She left many bright and cheerful blessings through her children. Memories of her will fill your hearts and bring you strength. Love and Peace Always and Forever.
Jock Grundy
April 15, 2012
Dear Anna Blaize up there in heaven...you did such and wonderful job with that Niles boy. Great kid way to go.
Michael Belote
April 15, 2012
Jude, Niles and the Blaize family. So sorry for your loss. Prayers at this sad time ..
Alex Pappas
April 15, 2012
Niles, This is very sad news. Our condolences to you and your entire family. God bless.
Mary Kay Hubbard
April 15, 2012
I have so many fond memories of Aunt Ann. She was such a fun lady. My love and prayers are with all of my Blaize cousins as you adjust to her passing and deal with your loss.
Mary Kay
BJ (Crudden) Johnston
April 15, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you in this difficult time.
Deidre Dear
April 15, 2012
Jude and the Blaize family -my thoughts and prayers are with you at your time of sorrow. Your mother will be missed but her memories will live on.
Mary Beth Benvenutti
April 15, 2012
Cousins,
Sorry for your loss. Your mom was a wonderful lady.
Love,
Mary Beth
Susan Ferry
April 14, 2012
Dear Jude and Blaize Family - Our love and prayers to each of you. May God grant you strength and peace.
All the Ferry Family
Kevin and Janelle Milner
April 13, 2012
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Over the past few years, I was honored to attend trips with Gam to the casinos here in San Diego. Gam had such a quiet and calm demeanor, but quick and witty mind. Our hearts go out to you during your grief at her passing. May your memories carry you forward as they comfort you.
Kevin and Janelle Milner
paula carmack
April 11, 2012
My mom and I both send our condolences to all of Gam's family. Sweet, sweet lady---you will be missed greatly. Paula Carmack San Diego
cheryl bode
April 11, 2012
My Prayers go out to the family, I only meet Gam once at christmas when my girls and I took christmas cards to Dunbar Vill. MS Ferry is my Daughters teacher and love her. Gam will be truly missed
Carol Schmitt
April 11, 2012
When "Gam" would come to San Diego, you knew there would be trips to the casino in store. Shortly after meeting her, I figured out that "Gam" was short for "Gambler." She was a gracious and kind woman who lived her life to the fullest. My thoughts are with her family and friends.
Gwen Pendergraff
April 11, 2012
To all of the Blaize family I extend my sincere sympathy. My parents were close friends with Nan and Uncle Leslie when I was born, so they were chosen to be my godparents. Nan was a lovely lady and will be missed.
April 11, 2012
To all of the Blaize family I extend my sincere sympathy. My parents were close friends with Nan and Uncle Leslie when I was born, so they were chosen to be my godparents. Nan was a lovely lady and will be missed.
Tony Compretta, Jr.
April 11, 2012
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my sympathy, and know that you will all be in my prayers.
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