Robert Blafield

Dear Bob really loved those children.

I am a former student of Robert Blafield. This devestates me. I was hoping I would get to visit him with my children in the near future. I am awestruck to hear of his passing. I was sure the jolly fellow would live darn near 100 years! But I believe he is with the Lord now, praise God! I am praying in time we will meet again and he will see my children. He never saw any of my musical achievements after teaching me. I feel I failed him.. I will strive all the more to survive his legacy through...

So sorry to hear about Bob's passing away. We met at a gathering for Blåfield relatives in Finland many years ago, and immediately felt a close connection. We stayed in touch through the years, but did not meet again. I will remember him in fond memory.

Living in New York State I did not learn of Bob's death until this morning, June 25, 2017. I wish I could have been at the memorial service on Saturday to represent both myself and my mother, Joan White, who hired him as music director for the Berkshire Playhouse in 1960, bringing him and Audrey to the Berkshires for us all to share. I worked with Bob in My Fair Lady at the Playhouse and years later in the Berkshire Lyric production of Carousel with Maureen O'Flynn and many others. I sang...

So sorry to hear this. I have many fond memories singing in the children's choir and playing handbells at St. Mark's Church and Mr. Blafield was a big part of that experience. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bob was my high school music teacher at Windsor Mountain School from 1969-1972 and then gave me voice lessons in the new millennium. His love of literature, music, story telling and devilish humor made every encounter a rich adventure! A true Renaissance man and an inspirational teacher. You will be missed, Maestro!

Dear Alma and Kari,

I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. You are both bright, kind, gentle women that any parent would be blessed to have as daughters. It's clear that you were also blessed with a wonderfully talented and kind father.
Sincere condolences on this very sad loss both for your family and the community.

He loved Audrey and daughters , and BLT came second. He allowed me to grow in in a backstage capacity, I would not be the stage manager and music lover I am today without his guidance. I will never, ever forget his humor !!

As well as his musical gifts, Bob was a great story teller and loved sharing memories. One special thing about him to me was his candor and authenticity. He had a way of making you feel special, no matter who you were. Status seemed unimportant to him.