Rev. Charles W. Blacklock

Rev. Charles W. Blacklock Schenectady The Reverend Charles William Blacklock Jr., 87, of Schenectady, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13th, surrounded by his loving sister, children, niece and friends. Charles was born on November 8, 1927 in New York City and served in the Army during World War II and the Korean War. He worked for Central Hudson as a lineman for in Wappingers Falls, NY. He graduated Philadelphia Divinity School in 1968, was ordained as an Episcopal priest and had his first parishes in Star Lake and Herman, NY. He served as the priest for St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Schenectady, NY from 1971 to 1988. He drove buses for Wade Tours and trucks for Cargill. He was a Mason, a member of the Lion's Club and the American Legion and a long-serving Chaplain of the Schenectady Pipe Band. Charles was the son of Charles W. Blacklock and Barbara Constantine. Chuck was predeceased in 2012 by his beloved wife, Gail Blacklock. Chuck is survived by his devoted sister, Mildred Lincoln; his loving children, Douglas (Patty) Blacklock, Kim Blacklock, Bill Blacklock, Barbara (Clark) Laird, Scott Homer and Kevin Homer; his cherished grandchildren, Douglas, Matai, Mackenzie, Cameron, Amanda, Gryphon and Phoenix; and devoted niece, Betsy Mathieson; and caring nephew, Rob Lincoln. Chuck loved music and traveling to Scotland, Lake Placid and Long Island with his wife Gail. He touched everyone he met with his infectious smile and hearty laugh. Chuck loved people and family most of all. Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 2 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1911 Fairview Avenue, Schenectady. Relatives and Friends are invited to attend. There will be no calling hours by request. In lieu of flowers, contributions should be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Arrangements are by the Bond Funeral Home, Broadway and Guilderland Avenue, Schenectady. Online condolences can be made at www.bondfuneralhome.com.