Griffith-Blakeslee-Obituary

Griffith W. Blakeslee

Silver Spring, Maryland

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  GRIFFITH W. BLAKESLEE "Gurgi"  (Age 78)  Departed this life, on Saturday, January 28, 2012.  He was the beloved husband of Ellen C. Blakeslee, of Rockville, Maryland, for 55 years. He retired from PEPCO after 33 years of service; after serving as a Rifleman in the U.S. Marine...

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Ellen, so sorry to hear about Griff's passing. I will always remember your kindness towards my mom Blanche Heffernan (at the Hebrew Home) and the time you spent making her days seem a little bit brighter. Please let me know if I can do anything for you. God Bless you and your family. Kind regards, Joan Heffernan Zavala (Vienna, VA).

Ellen, I was very sorry to hear of Griff's passing. I wish I had visited over the Christmas Holidays. When things settle down, I hope that I can come and meet you and Dottie for lunch. I have such fond memories of the warm visits and the laughter you and Griff brought into my Mother's life. And I remember, he gave my kids one of his famous "golden dollars". (They still have!)

I hope the Memories of all the loving times you and Griff shared bring comfort to you. He is at...

Uncle Griff
you will be missed I love you
Amy

My condolences for your loss. May you find comfort and peace from God during this difficult time. Romans15:4

Gurgi was a "man amoung men" who is now enjoying eternal life in peace with his God. He will never be forgotten by his loving family.

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