Richard Hugh "Dick" Blakeslee

Marie, it's sad that the only time lately we get in touch is when someone departs. I hope you are doing well and I'm sorry for your loss. Keep up the spirit you always had. I hear from cousin Bill now and then and it looks like he is in the wine making business. My girls are 11 and just started the 6th grade. They are finding it is a real step up. To return, I don't care how old a parent may be or how expected their passing away is, it is never easy. My sincerest condolences. Bob Repp....

Marie, I hope you will read this. I was so very sorry to hear that you had lost your Dad. What a wonderful guy he was! Of course, you know I always loved your mom too, and I love to think of them dancing together again! I wanted to tell you a little short story about your dad. Many years ago, when we lived next door to you on 62nd Street, and we were all little kids, my Dad had a painting project going on the side of our house. He has set up a couple of saw horses and a plank straddled those...