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Martin Blaisdell Obituary
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BLAISDELL, Martin MARTIN BLAISDELL Martin Blaisdell, 18, of Sugar Hill, GA, died on May 29, 2008, after his courageous 10 year battle with brain cancer and most recent bout with leukemia. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 2nd, at Duluth First United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends Sunday, June 1st, from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Martin, a member of Duluth First United Methodist Church, was a junior at North Gwinnett High School and a member of the JROTC at the school. He received a Citizenship Award in 2005-2006 and 2007-2008 and an American Legion Award for Leadership in 2006-2007. He is survived by his parents, Alan B. and Sandra Blaisdell, Jr. of Sugar Hill, GA; brother, Matthew Blaisdell of San Antonio, TX; sister, Christina Blaisdell of Atlanta, GA; maternal grandparents, John and Natalie Fichtner of Duluth, GA; paternal grandparents, Alan B. and Patricia Blaisdell, Sr. of Lawrenceville, GA; uncles and aunts, Randall C. and Sherri Blaisdell of Sugar Hill, GA and Steven H. and Debbie Blaisdell of Jacksonville, FL; and godparents, Keith and Candi Wharton of Moon Township, PA. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may send contributions to: The Brain Tumor Foundation for Children, 6065 Roswell Road, NE, Ste 505, Atlanta, GA 30328-4105, (404) 252-4107 or to Camp Sunshine, 1850 Clairmont Road, Atlanta, GA 30033, (404) 325-7979. Online condolences may be expressed at www.crowellbrothers.com. Arrangements by Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel Funeral Home, 5051 Peachtree Ind. Blvd., Norcross, GA 30092, (770) 448-5757.
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Memories and Condolences
for Martin Blaisdell
Terri Proctor
June 10, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of Martin's loss....Just seemed liked yesterday I watched him bouncing the basketball in your driveway....
May memories sustain you...
Your Neighbor,
Terri Proctor
Kathy White
June 6, 2008
Sandy & Alan -- I am blessed to have had the privilege of knowing Martin. What an exceptional young man! May God bless you and your family with peace and comfort.
candace Hart
June 2, 2008
Martin was a wonderful young man. It was a pleasure to see him everytime he would come into Dr. Machemehl's office. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers
Tom Piratzky
June 2, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Rick & Adam Piratzky
June 2, 2008
Martin is an inspiration to everyone he has touched. May God bless him
Anna Niziol
May 31, 2008
God Bless you and the family going through the loss of a wonderful
young man. It so hard on everyone
daily....my heart goes out to the family.
Rainey Elrod
May 31, 2008
Hi Martin's Family I know Martin from Berkeley Lake Elementary School and he was a great young man then and still is I am so sorry of his passing he is greatly missed by all
Jeff Messer
May 31, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. May the memory of his love get you through this very difficult time.
John Piratzky
May 31, 2008
i am very sorry for your loss. my prayers are with you.
Beverly Langford
May 31, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Diane Adams
May 31, 2008
My prayers are with you all. Martin's legacy lives on as we should live life to our full potential and never take anything for granted. I am privilaged to have gotten to know him as he visited the NGHS clinic - God bless you all - I'll never forget his jokes he loved telling the other students, his love for coca-cola and the clinic saltines!!
Roger Piratzky
May 31, 2008
Sorry for your loss. I know it has been a long battle.
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