William Blackington

LAWRENCE — William "Blackie" Blackington, 74, of Lawrence, passed away at his home Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lawrence and was the son of the late Herbert and Gladys (Anderton) Blackington.

Mr. Blackington was raised and educated in Lawrence and was a lifelong resident. He worked as a Forman at Malden Mills where he had worked for 22 years. He also worked at Sea World Pet Center in Salem, N.H.

He was a member of the British Club in Lawrence and was an avid sportsman and fisherman. He loved to play softball and was the founder of the S.M.A. "Sunday Morning Athletes."

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Mrs. Marie A. (Mancini) Blackington of Lawrence, sons, William T. Blackington of Woonsocket, R.I., Michael J. Blackington and his wife Cindy L. Russo of Lawrence and Steven J. Blackington and his wife Leah A. Ordway of Salem, N.H.; brothers, Alan Blackington of Methuen, Fred Blackington of Las Vegas, and John and David Blackington both of Fl. He is also survived by six grandchildren, one great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Marion Dion and James and Herbert Blackington.

ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend funeral services on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Cataudella Funeral Home, 126 Pleasant Valley St., Methuen. Interment will follow in Bellevue Cemetery, Lawrence. Visiting hours will be Monday, Dec. 8, 2008 from 4 to 8 p.m. For direction and condolences, please visit our online website at www.cataudellafh.com.