William Mark Blakeslee

William Mark Blakeslee obituary, Casselberry, FL

William Mark Blakeslee

William Blakeslee Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by DeGusipe Funeral Home & Crematory - R. Lee Williams Chapel on Mar. 10, 2026.
Bill graduated from Corry High School, Class of 1977. He moved to Florida on his 21st birthday,

pursuing a long and successful career in automotive repair and body shop services. Bill took

pride in his work, with a keen eye for detail in his profession and care for assisting people.

He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, pursuing his RC vehicle racing hobby,

serving others and had a fondness for pets and animals.

Although Bill never had children of his own, he was a wonderful and caring grandfather figure

to his partners' grandkids, Maxim and Conor.

Bill will be remembered as a truly good neighbor and person; easy-going, pleasant, and a genuinely kind and loving. He will surely be missed.

Bill was predeceased in death by his wife, Deborah Dawn. He is survived by his partner Olga Abbott

Of Casselberry, FL; his sister, Becky (Randall) Messinger of Bear Lake, PA; Nephews Jeremy and Trevor;

Niece Karissa; 4 Great Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral arrangements are March 10, 2026, at Edgewood-Greenwood Cemetery, Apopka, FL.

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