North Attleboro, Massachusetts
1951 - 2003
Ronald O. Blais, 52, of Katheryn Way, North Attleboro, a Massachusetts State Police Officer, died on Thursday, August 7, 2003 at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. He was the husband of Dianne M. (Casale) Blais to whom he was married on June 18, 1977.
Born in Attleboro, MA on February 28, 1951, he was a son of the late Omer J. and Nettie Mae (Johnson) Blais. He was a 1969 graduate of Attleboro High School.
Mr. Blais received an Associates Degree in business management from the former Bryant & Stratton Junior College in 1971; a Bachelor of Science degree in business management from the former Roger Williams College in 1973; a Bachelor of Science Degree in criminal justice from the University of Massachusetts in 1975, attended and graduated from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Criminal Justice Police Academy in 1978 and earned a Masters of Science degree in criminal justice administration from Western New England College in 1998.
Since 1975, Mr. Blais had a career in law enforcement. He began as a police officer for the City of Attleboro from 1975 – 1979 and served as a police officer for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles from 1979 – 1992. In 1992, he joined the Massachusetts State Police major crime unit and since 1993 had been a Massachusetts State Police Officer with the Bristol County Detective Unit with the District Attorney’s Office in the Homicide Unit.
Mr. Blais was an instructor at the Massachusetts State Police Academy, the Municipal Police Academy and the Registry Police Academy and he had been an instructor at In Service Training at the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
He also received training in interviewing and interrogation, search and seizure, homicide investigation, basic investigating, crime scene analysis, standardized field sobriety testing, homicide and rape profiling and collection and preservation of physical evidence.
In addition to his wife of 26 years, he leaves a daughter: Tiffany L. Blais of North Attleboro; a son: Ryan M. Blais of North Attleboro and a sister: Linda N. Pinault of Attleboro.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial with State Police Honors on Monday, August 11, 2003 at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart Church, 58 Church Street, North Attleboro, with the Rev. David Costa, pastor, officiating. Burial with State Police honors will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery and Arboretum, North Attleboro.
Visitation with State Police Honors will be held on Sunday, August 10 from 3:00 – 7:00 PM in the “Commonwealth Chapel” of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, funeral home ¾ mile on the left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney Street, Boston, MA 02115.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro.
To the Family of Ron Blais:
My sincere condolences. To be taken beyond the veil at a tender age, when he had some much to look forward to is truly a misfortune, but to be remembered with warm thoughs is priceless. Rest in peace and may God bless all those within your circle.
Ron's first rookie partner
Markeith E. Host, Ret.
Attleboro Police
Markeith Host
August 21, 2003 | North Attleborough, MA
My sincere condolences Ryan, Tiffany and Mrs. Blais. Everytime I saw your father he was always in good spirits. A great detective and even better family man, he is a true inspiration to me in becoming a police officer.
David Lowe
August 16, 2003 | Great Falls, MT
Dianne,
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. Please know that there are many friends keeping you in their hearts at this time.
Liz
Liz (Dever) Sturdy
August 14, 2003 | North Attleboro, MA
My sincere condolences to the Blais family. Ron was a pleasure to work with. In a job which at times pressed all of us, he always managed to keep a smile. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family, God Bless.
Off. David Roy
NBPD
David Roy
August 11, 2003 | New Bedford Police, MA
Dear Diane
We send our sincere condolences for you and your family.
James +Helenann Taylor
Helenann (Plath) Taylor
August 09, 2003 | North Attleboro, MA
Ron, Bravo 162, was great investigator and a great teacher. He was intelligent and caring in a difficult profession. Ron made my job easier and we enjoyed a laugh while doing it. All who knew him were made better by it. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family, whom he spoke of often.
Peter Curran
August 09, 2003 | Norwood, MA
My sincere sympathy is extended to the family of one of the finest "Gentleman" I have ever met. Ron was a gift to all who worked with him during his short path on this earth. Ron was the smiling face first thing when we opened the office door, Ron was the inspiration to perfection - always his reports done on time, Ron was the perfect family man - a family he praised daily and adored, Ron the educator - encouraging his co-workers to do their best at all times, Ron was the funny joke, "You pay...
Nancy Jorge
August 09, 2003 | Fairhaven, MA
On behalf of the Alumni Association of Western New England College, we send our sincere condolences to your family and friends.
Kara Kapinos
August 08, 2003 | Springfield, MA
Our thoughts remain with you and your family at this time. We are honored by the trust and confidence you have placed in us during this difficult time.
The Staff of Dyer-Lake Funeral Home & Cremation Services
August 08, 2003 | Attleboro Falls, MA
