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Antoinette Blackman Obituary

BLACKMAN Antoinette "Ann" Blackman, born in Columbus, Ohio on February 16, 1921 to Robert and Gertrude Atkinson, died July 21, 2009. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Joseph "Ray" Blackman, grandson Jerry Gadrim, her sister Marjorie Lawrence, brother William Atkinson, and her niece June Arbaugh. Survived by her children, Carolyn (Mike) Parker, Gary (Ann) Blackman, Marlane (Alex) Stadler, Mark (Kim) Blackman, Alan (Marie) Blackman, and Marty (Maggy) Blackman; 62 grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren, whom she considered the "Blessing of her life"; and her life-long friends for over 80 years Rose Whalen and Mary Ann Enke; nieces, nephews and friends. Ann was the "Matriarch" of our family and a sweet, wise, and loving role model for each of us. Family will receive friends Friday 11 a.m. 1:30 p.m. at COTNER FUNERAL HOME, 7369 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg with a service at 1:30 p.m. Dear friend Fr. James Ogorchuck, officiating. Burial at Glen Rest Memorial Estate, Reynoldsburg. Our sincere thanks to her trusted doctors Dr. David McMahon and Dr. Richard Weiner. Those who wish may contribute to Fairview Hospice, Lancaster, Ohio or Logos Bible Church, Pickerington, Ohio. Messages may be sent to the family at www.cotnerfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Jul. 23, 2009.

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Heather

July 26, 2009

"Grandma left me a voicemail just a couple of months ago that was so classic of her....chatting as if I were actually on the other end of the phone ! I saved that message because it made me smile when I heard her "down to earth", geniune words. What a comfort it was tonight to listen once again to that message and hear in her voice the enthusiasm for life she never tired of sharing ! If any one trait of Grandma's I'd love to inherit, it would be her sound ability to find something good in everything. Although we teased her immensely for it...we always knew how intense she was about a subject by the force of her good ole' "Granny Grip" :) I love you, Grandma!" Remembering the nick name you affectionately gave me, "My Arizona Baby"...Heather Camille

Carolyn

July 24, 2009

We all feel lost without you, Mom. What wonderful, wonderful memories you left for all of us to cherish. I love you so.

Theresa & Mike Golding

July 23, 2009

Alan, Gary, Carolyn, Mark, Marlane, Marty our deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. Ann was a lovely person. Theresa & Mike

Josh, Alli, Kayli, sorry to hear about your Grandma. You were blessed with a wonderful grandmother. Love Mom & Mike

Judy Barrett

July 23, 2009

I am so sorry for the loss of Ann. I will always remember her happy outlook on life and what a wonderful role model she was for all of us.

Ann will always have a very special place in my heart.

My deepest sympathies.

Maggy Blackman

July 23, 2009

The Blackman Family should know by now how much I loved my mother-in-law. She was my friend and the best room-mate I have ever had. I will never forget the last thing she asked me . In an urgent voice, she said ...."Do you have any dark chocolate?!!!". Hey Mom! Que Sera, Sera!! .....My cup runneth over....
Always,
Maggy

July 23, 2009

I miss you already Mother! I love you, Marlane

Kevin Enke

July 23, 2009

The Enke family holds Ann in their hearts as a very deep friend and our prayers go out to Ann and her family. May god God bless you and keep you safe. The Enke's.

Janie Waters

July 23, 2009

Marty and Family,
We are sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you and yours.
Frank and Janie Waters

July 23, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Ann was a good person and always sweet to me. She will certainly be missed. Love, Maureen (Greenlee) Kemper

July 23, 2009

I have lost a dear friend who I have many lovely memories of. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. Ann was a treasure in everyone's life.
Love, Mary Rohde

Margaret Chow

July 23, 2009

My sincere and condolences on the loss of Ann Blackman. Though I never met her in person I spoke to her quite often on the phone at the home of Marty and Maggy Blackman. She was a dear sweet lady with a special regard for life and she will be sorely missed. Thanks you Marty for sharing your mother with me as I will cherish her memory always. May she rest with our Heavenly Father in peace always.

July 23, 2009

Grandma,

We all loved you very much & we will miss you. Now your with the angels and our other loved ones we all truly miss.

Love you always,

Johnny, Suzanne, Andrew, Nathan & Regan

Margaret Chow

July 23, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

July 23, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers goes out to the Blackman family.
Drew and Linda Large

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