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Audrey Blafield Obituary
RICHMOND Audrey Blafield of Richmond died July 30, 2012, at Berkshire Medical Center after many months of illness.She was able, despite her frailty to continue to the very end her work as an artist. She believed, as Goethe said, that "Art should be life enhancing." She very much loved Nature and her landscape paintings are visions of light and a timeless quality of repose and solitude.
She leaves her friend and husband, Robert Blafield. Over the years, they shared many joys in travel, art, and music, and especially with their families. Her daughters, Alma Blafield and Kari Dupuis, were there for her every step of the way, as was her son-in-law, Jeff Dupuis, and her granddaughters, Laura and Emily. Al Bruhn of Norwalk, Conn., was a loyal and devoted brother, who stood by her all her life in so many ways.
MEMORIAL NOTICE: There will be a celebration of her life at Richmond Congregational Church at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1. There will be music and some of her favorite poems and the service will be led by the Rev. Joel Huntington.
In lieu of sending flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Art Program directed by Mrs. Campbell at Richmond Consolidated School on Route 41 or to the Blafield Children's Chorus in care of the Berkshire Lyric Theatre, Inc., BLT, Box 347, Pittsfield, MA 01201.
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for Audrey Blafield
June 13, 2013
I found the notice of Audrey's passing Just moments ago...I google'd her name because I wanted to find her, send a not and thank her...she was my art teacher...I am forever grateful to her for her many creative deposits..she forever altered the way I see...and the way I render that vision...I'm so glad to have had a season under her tutelage...I excitedly looked forward to our weekly Wednesday visits in Lenox...remembering too, Bob's voice lessons like ribbons floating in the background air. I'm sorry for your loss. I'm glad for her life.
Arti Ross Kelso
August 30, 2012
Dear Bob, Alma and family,
I will miss her too. I was blessed to have known Audrey and to have her share a bit of her art, her love of life and nature, and her love of her family. She was an inspiration. I pray you find comfort during this time.
Love, Arti Ross Kelso
Bill Robertson
August 17, 2012
A voice from Bob's distant past. I stumbled onto this sad announcement quite by accident, but wanted to extend my sympathy. As a 17 year old, I was a student of Bob's at Windsor Mountain and was profoundly shaped by his exuberant, humor-filled passion for life, art and music. I remember being invited to Bob and Audrey's Berkshire cabin for a sleep-over during the summer of 1974 and listening to Mozart. I remember the bemusement that invested Audrey's love for Bob's zany and playful personality. The memory stayed with me, and became something I searched for in my own life. I've thought of you often, Bob, and am thinking of you, Alma and Kari now.
Pat Feldman
August 12, 2012
Dearest Maestro and family,
So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers for comfort!!
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Bridget Halpin
August 11, 2012
To the Blafield family,
Audrey was my art teacher for six years. She taught me the line, texture,
tonal quality and color of reality. Her spirit saw the essence of life and she shared it as a wonderful teacher.
Bridget Halpin
Pamela (Finn) Magahiz
August 11, 2012
Dear Mr. Blafield and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You have my prayers and condolences.
Pamela(Finn)Magahiz
former student of Mr. Blafield
Katherine (Finn) Diaz
August 10, 2012
Dear Mr. Blafield and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Blafield's passing. She was a lovely woman. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
-Katherine (Finn) Diaz
formerly of Lenox, MA and former student of Mr. Blafield
Peggy Carpenter
August 8, 2012
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We have some fond memories of living on Cliffwood St. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lynn Sargent
August 8, 2012
Bob & Girls,
We were sorry to read about Audrey. She was a lovely person and very sweet to everyone who came within her atmosphere. Please accept deepest our condolences.
Lynn & Mickey Sargent
Joe Stitt
August 7, 2012
Bob,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Charlotte (Forfa) Wilson
August 7, 2012
Alma, it has been a few years since high school, but I wanted you to know that I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. I pray that God gives you and your family peace and strength now and in the days to come. God bless.
Michelle Hartel
August 7, 2012
Mr. Blafield, Alma and Kari,
You and your family are in my thoughts. I will always remember fondly how kind and welcoming your wife, and Mom, was to me as I took many years of piano lessons in your home. Her compassionate way about her, with people and of course, animals, was very evident. Those that met her were blessed with her presence. Peace be with you all during this time of grief.
Namaste',
Michelle Sargent Hartel
carol strother
August 7, 2012
Bob, Alma and Kari,
I am so sad to read of Audrey's passing. She was a sweet kind soul with a sparkle in her eye.
I loved her love of all animals.
Peace to you all.
Carol Strother
Carol Boivin
August 7, 2012
Dear Bob: I am so sorry for your loss. I remember the many times we celebrated Lyric Theatre productions at your home with you and Audrey. She is now at peace. God bless you
Mary Fitzgerald
August 7, 2012
Dear Bob: I remember seeing your wife's artwork at the house in Lenox when I went there for rehearsals. She was a very special person. I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
August 7, 2012
Bob and family,
My deepest condolences to you at the loss of your wife,mother and friend. I remember seeing her art at the house when my daughter was taking voice lessons. She certainly had a talent for seeing the beauty in nature and bringing it out on her canvas.Let your happy memories will bring you through this difficult time and know that I am thinking about you and that you all are in my prayers.
Joann Turkel (Harrington)
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