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Michael Blackburn Obituary

Michael William Blackburn, 60, of Annapolis, Maryland, passed away on August 12, 2019. He was born on October 13, 1958, in Providence, Rhode Island, to the late William Blackburn and Iva Edler Blackburn. Michael served in the U.S. Air Force and worked in contract management for Bon Secours Health System. He was an avid sailor, adventurer, and he recently completed training for his Master 100-Tons Captain's license. He is survived by his loving wife, Julie Blackburn, and seven children: Thomas Moore and wife Rachel, Dawn Orcutt, Sarah Blackburn Rafter, Kelly Blackburn, Chelsea Lammert, Courtney Lammert, and Christopher Blackburn and wife Katie; grandchildren Logan, Ryan, Savannah, Jackson, and Owen; siblings Glen Blackburn and wife Barbara, Billy Blackburn and partner Yamín, and Bea Blackburn Winstead and husband Jeff. The family invites you to a celebration of life on Sunday, August 15, at 4:30 pm at the Maritime Museum in Annapolis, Maryland.

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Published by The Capital Gazette on Aug. 17, 2019.

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Virginia Bogue

August 11, 2024

Julie. Thinking of you and knowing how much you miss your soulmate

Virginia Bogue

August 11, 2022

I know you miss Mike every day. It has to be one of lifes hardest passage. Thinking of you

Patty Kimmel

August 11, 2021

He loved life and lived it to the fullest. God bless.

Virginia Bogue

August 11, 2020

Julie I know it has been a very long hard year for you. You have been in my heart and in my thoughts.

September 13, 2019

Dear Julie and family, we just heard about Mike. We are so sorry. The ocean will not be the same without him. Joan and Greg Conover

Rob Nicoletti

August 22, 2019

Dear Julie and family,
Please accept my condolences on the passing of Mike. I knew Mike through working with him at Bon Secours. At the time he handled Lab purchasing. He was a GREAT guy. I really liked him a lot.
You are all in my prayers. God Bless.

Lisa Rogalski

August 20, 2019

Mike's family- I was so sad to hear of Mike's passing. I knew Mike thru Premier as we spent several years on sourcing teams together. He was such a happy, kind and "larger than life" guy. He spoke of his family often (as well as his beloved boat), and always with a smile on his face, as well as in his eyes. No words can adequately comfort you, but I wanted you to know that he truly touched and impacted all he met. I will keep all of you in my prayers.......

Virginia Bogue

August 19, 2019

Julie. What words can I say except I am so very sorry. I can not imagine losing your life time love. Please know I am thinking of you and the kids.

Dennis Rafter

August 18, 2019

Dear Julie and families, Our sympathies and prayers to you all during this difficult time. We hope your cherished memories of Mike will sustain you.

Dennis and Lucy Rafter and families

Vivian Dulce

August 18, 2019

My deepest condolences to you and your family. Thoughts and prayers.

Patty Kimmel

August 18, 2019

My sympathies to you Julie and your family. Mike was a super guy who lived life large. We were all blessed to know him. Blessings to you as you celebrate his life and move forward.

Mary Gillis

August 18, 2019

Julie, my love, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I was always so proud of how you two made your dreams a reality. Hoping all those amazing memories bring you peace and comfort.

Teresa Sheen

August 18, 2019

Billy,
My prayers go out to you and your family.

Lisa Kirchner

August 17, 2019

Dear Julie,

My heartfelt sympathies for you and your family during this difficult time. I cannot imagine the pain and distress that you are going through. Please know that Al and my prayers are with you and your family and that the Lord and a host of angels have welcomed Michael and are sailing into eternity with fair winds and following seas.

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