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Shirley Blaisdell Obituary

Shirley M. Blaisdell

RALEIGH

Shirley M. Blaisdell passed away peacefully on March 1, 2014 in Raleigh, N.C. She was born on April 1, 1927 in Syracuse N.Y. and was preceded in death by her husband Gregory D. Blaisdell after 44 years of marriage. Mrs. Blaisdell was a devoted wife and loving mother who enjoyed dancing, singing, traveling and decorating her home. She is survived by her sons Michael Blaisdell (Barbara), Daniel Blaisdell (Eileen) of Wake Forest, NC; grandchildren Daniel Blaisdell II (Leigh) of Charlotte, NC, Matthew Blaisdell (Jennifer) of Wendell, NC; great-grandchild Daniel Blaisdell III; step grandchildren David Speranza of Seattle, WA; M. Richard Speranza (Melissa) of Wake Forest, NC and step great-grandchildren Robyn and Benjamin Speranza.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association East N.C. at http://www.alz.org/nc/in_my_community_donate.asp or Hospice of Wake County at https://apps.hospiceofwake.org/donate.php?mode=publicview .

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Published by The News & Observer on Mar. 6, 2014.

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March 12, 2014

So sorry to hear about Shirley. Rely on Almighty God because he is near to those that are broken at heart and will provide you with the strength to continue on.

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