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Katrina Blackwood
Pittsfield, NH — Katrina "Trina" Blackwood, 76, passed away September 18, 2021 surrounded by her daughters. She was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts on September 19, 1944 to the late John and Jean Van der Zee. She was a graduate of Walnut Hill School in Natick, Massachusetts and attended the University of New Hampshire.
Trina and late husband Doug loved to entertain and their many friends knew if they came over the door would be open and their cup would be filled.
Trina had a passion for reading and shared that passion by teaching reading in the Pittsfield NH school district and then at the Tisbury School in Tisbury, MA. After returning back home to Pittsfield, after a long stay in beloved Martha's Vineyard, Trina then worked for several years at Oscar Foss Memorial Library in Barnstead, NH.Through it all, Trina continuously expressed that her greatest achievement was raising her five children.
She is predeceased by husband Doug Blackwood, son Gabe Blackwood, and sister Anne Lach. She is survived by her four daughters: Erica Anthony of Pittsfield, NH, Sarah Blackwood of Barnstead, NH, Amy Turcotte of Somersworth, NH, and Carrie Clark of Pittsfield, NH, her son-in-laws: Rick, Jeff, and Taylor, and her six grandchildren, Sage, Gabe, Parker, Addison, Shawn, and Shelby, who among many, affectionately knew her as 'Bebe'.
Her family wants to express gratitude to the Pittsfield Fire Department and Concord Hospital for their exceptional care and compassion, and in honor of Trina's great love of reading, the family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Oscar Foss Memorial Library, 111 South Barnstead Road, Barnstead NH or to the Josiah Carpenter library, 41 Main Street, Pittsfield, NH.
A graveside service will be held at Floral Park Cemetery in Pittsfield, NH at 2pm Wednesday, September 22nd followed by a reception at Dominick's in Chichester.
Waters Funeral Home, David Pollard director is assisting the family with arrangements.
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So very, very sorry to hear this news. Trina was a wonderful assistant to me for years at the OFML. I cared for her very deeply and considered her a special friend. My condolences to the whole family, she will be missed by many. Sue
Susan and Tim conrad
September 21, 2021
Russ and I are so saddened to hear of Trina's passing. She is a long time friend of ours and we have many memories of our time with her and her and Doug when we were young and starting our families. Russ lived by her when they were children and they were friends from when they were very young. Even though we moved to Fl. in 1979, we made a point to visit her when we visited family every summer.
Russ and Joan Kimball
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September 21, 2021
Oscar Foss Memorial Library
September 21, 2021
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
The Entire Staff of Waters Funeral Home
September 21, 2021
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