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Brian Blackburn Obituary
Brian was a student at Northbridge High School, Class of 2012. He was a Line Backer for the Northbridge High School Football Team. He enjoyed watching the Celtics, snowboarding and playing with his X-Box. Brian enjoyed all movies and had an extensive movie collection. His greatest pleasure was being with his family and friends.
Brian was employed at Old Navy in Millbury and had previously worked with his father as a helper in construction.
Brian was born Nov. 14, 1993 in Worcester the son of Brad L. and Julie A. (DeOrsay) Blackburn of Whitinsville and lived most of his life in Northbridge.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Casey L. Blackburn of Whitinsville; his paternal grandmother, Jean E. (Pendelton) Blackburn of Estero, FL; his maternal grand parents, William F. and Nancy L. (Costantini) DeOrsay of Yarmouthport, MA and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was pre-deceased by his paternal grandfather, James W. Blackburn Jr.
Funeral services will be held Wed., Aug. 11, 2010 at 9 AM from the BUMA FUNERAL HOME, 480 Church St., Whitinsville, MA 01588 followed by a Mass of the Resurrection at 10 AM in St. Patrick's Church, 1 Cross St., Whitinsville.
Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Northbridge.
Visiting hours will be Tues., Aug. 10, 2010 from 4-8 PM in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Northbridge High School, Boosters Club, 427 Linwood Ave., Whitinsville, MA 01588.
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Memories and Condolences
for Brian Blackburn
Student and Friend
September 23, 2011
I think about Brian every single day. Though I only knew him for a short amount of time, he impacted me in so many ways. My heart and prayers are with your family.
Never again will the boy with the half smile shine his light. But his memory lives on forever. And that light. The one he would carry wherever he went. It lives on, and so will he. Forever in my heart. BAB<3
kevin kelly sr
September 9, 2011
brain your family and friends miss you so much my the lord watch over you all
Caleb...there are no words
September 6, 2011
Only you Brian
September 6, 2011
Your passion
September 6, 2011
September 6, 2011
Why did you have to go?
September 6, 2011
That smile is one in a million
September 6, 2011
Classic you Brian
September 6, 2011
September 6, 2011
September 6, 2011
One of your favorite things
September 6, 2011
September 6, 2011
September 6, 2011
This is the boy I remember.
September 6, 2011
September 6, 2011
You are so missed my boy
September 6, 2011
September 6, 2011
#27- I see you everywhere, yet find you nowhere
September 6, 2011
September 6, 2011
Ellen Gosselin
September 6, 2011
Oh Brian, I really wish you were still here. Auntie Ellen
September 5, 2011
MISS YOU SO MUCH MEEM AND PEEPS
Caleb Fournier
September 2, 2011
Brian, was my best friend. We had been good friends throughout middle school, then had some hard times in our freshmen year of school, but during our sophomore year together we became closer than ever. Throughout the year we had some of the best experiences I've ever had in my life and the summer going into our junior year was incredible. I miss everything about him and I know, I'll never be the same without him. I love you so much and miss you even more, Brian.
Tim Brodeur
September 1, 2011
My best memory with Brian was everyday i spent with him, ever since 5th grade we became the best of friend we always had so much fun with everything we did if it was some late night Box or me and him hanging out finding stuff to do I miss and love you so much Brian
2012 classmate RF
September 1, 2011
i cant believe its already been a year. i went to school with brian since 6th grade, and dont have one bad thing to say about him. my favorite memory of brian was when we were in Biology class sophomore year and brian was feeding the fish and decided that they should be scientists too and dropped a chemical beaker in the fish tanks. he always knew how to make people laugh and smile. i cant believe hes not going to be able to walk across the stage with us this year at graduation,we miss you brian. rest easy bud, when we all throw our caps this year at graduation, i hope youll be there to catch them for us. we love you cant wait to see you!my prayers are with your family, they are very strong.
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Maine
August 28, 2011
I love you Brian.
August 28, 2011
January 25, 2011
God I miss you
January 21, 2011
Ellen Gosselin
November 14, 2010
Happy Birthday Brian! You are missed terribly. We love you so much.
Uncle Patrick, Auntie Ellen, Matt, and Megs
November 10, 2010
Dear Julie and Brad, My deepest sympathy at your loss. My memories of Brian are those of a great smile and a warm personality. My heart goes out to the two of you and Casey. Linda Domack
September 2, 2010
I don't know your son and even any of you. I found his obituary looking for someone with the same name who just died Aug 31.. I can't even begin to imagine what it's like to lose a child. It must be just awful, terrible, enormous, even unbearable at times. I will pray for peace for your family and for many many blessings in light of such a profound loss.
Many Many Blessings
SMP
phyllis pyne
August 25, 2010
So sorry for your loss..I can only imagine what you are going through.I worked with Nancy DeOrsay for years at the hospital and now live in Dennis.Prayers for Brian and your family..have comfort that he is in a better place.
Phyllis & Bill Pyne
Ellen Gosselin
August 23, 2010
A thank you to all for the thoughtful messages of sympathy and condolences for our families as we go through this very sad and confusing time. Brian will be in our hearts alway and forever.
Ellen (DeOrsay) Gosselin
Good time!
Ellen Gosselin
August 23, 2010
Brookfield Orchards 2009
Ellen Gosselin
August 23, 2010
Ellen Gosselin
August 23, 2010
Julie, Brad, and sweet Casey,
Our thoughts and prayers will always be with you and whatever you need we will always be there for you. Ours hearts are broken and we miss Brian terribly. Hopefully with time, love of friends and family, and happy memories of your precious Briyee, you will be able to find peace.
With love,
Ellen, Patrick, Matt, and Megs
Lisa Holbrook
August 21, 2010
To the parents and sister of Brian,
Sometimes there are no words to say. None that are adequate. None that can ease your pain or help you to understand what has happened. So I can only say how very, very sorry I am and how your loss touches my broken heart.
I too lost a handsome, wonderful son (age 18) less than a year ago. Chad was (and always will be) the child of my heart and the love of my life. If I can be of any help ... any at all ...
I want you to know I will listen with an understanding of just how incomprehensible this loss is. This is a grief like no other. Your boy is beautiful!
With caring thoughts and much compassion,
Amanda Yacino
August 18, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss! My mother lives next door to you guys, I really didn't know Brian, but alot of my friends did! I know from experience that no words can take away the pain you all are feeling... but try to remember the good times you had with Brian, and know that he is watching over you! He had a great smile and was very loved by so many people! My thoughts and prayers are with you!!
Jen Therrien-Morales
August 17, 2010
Julie, Brad and Casey,
Sending lots of hugs and kisses your way in hopes of comforting you in this time of sadness. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sheila Monahan
August 17, 2010
With deepest sympathy to you and your entire family. May you find peace and comfort in each memory.
August 16, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss.
Love from a family in Northbridge
Sharon Leitao
August 16, 2010
Julie,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your son, Brian. He looks like you, and he has a beautiful smile. My family will pray for your family to be strong at this time. Brian will always be with you and I am sure he is watching over you and your family, until one day you will be reunited with eachother. Our thoughts will be with you.
Sharon Predmore Leitao and family
Lucciarini Family
August 16, 2010
We do not know you or your beautiful son Brian, however our family feels compelled to express that our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this sad time. May your memories, family and Faith help get you through the pain of losing your precious son.
Heidi and Stan Walczak
August 15, 2010
Brad, Julie and Casey, Your in our hearts, our thoughts and our prayers. Brian was always such a special little guy. He would walk into daycare each morning with the face and smile of an angel. Take peace and know that your little angel is with God.
Awi
August 15, 2010
I`m sorry to hear about your loss. May God give you the strength to carry you through these dark days.
Martha Maloney-Lessard
August 14, 2010
Julie
My heart breaks for y
August 13, 2010
Brad and Julie,
We are thinking of you during this difficult time. May your happy memories of Brian make you smile again someday.
Dan and Steph Mawn
Alfredo Marulanda
August 12, 2010
I cannot imagine the pain of losing a soon, I’m extending my deepest sympathy to you and your family. God bless you and give you the strength that you need in this moment.
You and your family will always be in my prayers.
Barbara Trychon
August 12, 2010
Julie, Brad and Casey,
Though words are never enough, I am so deeply sorry to hear of your loss. My heart cries for what your family is going through. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
August 12, 2010
theres nothing like losing a friend or a relitive but the feeling of losing a son or a daughter or even a sibiling is difficult i knew brian for maybe a year he was so full of spunk and excitment always had a smile on his face no matter what. my condonlences go to the Blackburn family and Their friends.
Carol and Kris Bradley
August 12, 2010
Dear Brad, Julie, Casey and Family, We are deeply saddened to hear of your tragic loss. We enjoyed having Brian on our little league team with our son Colin. He was a sweet, smiling and sensitive boy. We are thinking about you as we reminisce about the simpler days of little league and Big League Chew and the boys having fun whether they had a win or a loss. Keep these memories close to your heart and find comfort in them. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both day and night and I will keep a candle lit for Brian. May God grant you peace and serenity and may God Bless your precious Brian. With Love, Carol, Coach Kris, Christian, Colin and Cameron Bradley
Ray and Carol Gilchrist
August 12, 2010
Dear Friends we were shocked and saddened to hear of Brian's death and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He sounded like a fine young man and what a tragic and untimely loss! We sadly lost two sons so we can surely empathize with you all and we know your memories and prayers will ease your distress and it just takes time. Keep your faith and God Bless you at this sad time. Carol and Ray Gilchrist
Ed Parent
August 12, 2010
The last name caught my attention because I played baseball with a Brad Blackburn when I was about age 9 or 10 (I believe the team name was the Rockets). I'm a bit speechless, but I wanted to send my condolences to you. I have three children and know that it would be very difficult to loose one of them too early in life.
P.S. I always felt badly the cold day that we were playing a baseball game near Taft School and you got hit by the baseball - right on your fingers. It's bad enough to get hit in the leg or something, but on the fingers on a cold day while holding the bat - not good. Stay strong - God knows all.
August 12, 2010
In loving memory, may this simple candle help light your way until you see Brian again.
Kellyann Chester-Ouellette
August 12, 2010
Brad & Julie, I didn't know you very well or your beautiful son at all, but I was at the '85 Reunion Picnic the next day when I heard of the devastating and tragic news. I am so very sorry for what you are enduring. May God give you both and your families strength to accept and move forward, never forgetting the candle Brian lit whenever he was in your presence. Know that he is still in your presence, as an angel, always.
Kathy
August 12, 2010
The Blackburn Family,
I have a 16 year old son, and I can only imagine what you are going through. I know nothing seems right now, and I am not saying it will ever feel right again,,but stay strong for your other child, and most importantly, for you. Life isn't fair sometimes, but I believe it is all a test. God bless you and my prayers go out to you, your family, and Brian.
Joshua & Heather Youngsma
August 11, 2010
We don't know Brian or his immediate family but we do attend church with Linda Nelson and the Pendleton family. Also Heather is related to Ashlee Burgess who knew Brian from NHS. We pray that God will comfort you in your time of grief and that in time He will ease your burden. Keeping your family in prayer!
Mary Stanley
August 11, 2010
Julie, Brad, Casey and extended family members of the DeOrsay and Blackburn families, Our deepest sympathy for you all at the loss of Brian. Our love and prayers are with you. Mary, Peter, Laura, Meredith, Andrew,and Katherine
The Kellys
August 11, 2010
To the Blackburn Family
The worst way to have to meet someone for the first time is under these circumstances, I am so sorry for the loss of such a handsome young man. This has touched my husbands and my hearts so much. Lossing a child is the most devastating of losses, I Only hope when he was brought home to Heaven he met our son as well. He had such a huge turnout at the wake that shows how much of an impact he left on others lives even in his short time.
God Bless you all and once again Our Deepest Sympathy for you all!
Carol & Kevin Kelly<{ Atlas Box}
Julie Cole
August 11, 2010
Brad, Julie and Casey,
We are so very saddened for your great loss and words cannot express the sorrow we feel for you and your family. May your memories, family, friends and faith help you get through this most difficult time. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dickie & Julie Cole
August 11, 2010
Julie,Brad and Casey,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
~George and Mary Marinofsky
August 11, 2010
He was a great friend, and will be forever missed and remembered.
August 11, 2010
Brad, Our thoughts and prayers are with and your family. Tom and JUdy Gange, Greenville S.C.
Jack & Tess Clarkin
August 11, 2010
John, Sharon and Peg grew up in Uxbridge and they all remember the ice cream man.
We cannot imagine the sorrow that you are all going through.
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Love and Prayers,
From all the Clarkins
August 11, 2010
Our hearts go out to you and your family!
August 11, 2010
May you find peace in knowing you are not alone. I have walked in your shoes and know your loss and pain. Brian is in my thoughts and prayers as is your whole family. God Bless and take care of you all.
Karen Ostroskey-Lennox
August 11, 2010
Brad and Julie:
Sorry to hear about the loss of your son, Brian. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Donna White-Gosselin
August 11, 2010
Julie, Brad and family, I am very sorry for the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these difficult times.
Alison Kelleher/ Nick Gauthier
August 11, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Jennifer Sauter
August 11, 2010
To the Blackburn family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Brian. May God bless all of you and take Brian into Heaven with open arms. Jenn Sauter (Oxford, MA)
Amy Amaral
August 11, 2010
While I did not know your son, I do know the pain that you are feeling. May the many happy memories you all share of Brian be of comfort to you in the days and weeks ahead
Melissa
August 11, 2010
I send my deepest sympathy to your family. What a great soul the world has lost. May God bless and comfort you in this time of great pain. He was well loved and will be forever cherished as a gift from God. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless. <3
Kristen LaVange-Gardner
August 10, 2010
To the Blackburn and DeOrsay families,my heart weeps with deep sympathy for the loss of such a young life. We are far removed, but I grew up in Uxbridge, and this tragedy has affected so many people, whether you know of us or not.
Sincerely
Junior Maduro
August 10, 2010
I’m so sorry to hear of your recent loss;
I’m sending my sympathy
When you miss him,
we’re with you in spirit,
wondering how you feel,
hoping you’re coping,
and getting a little better each day.
We understand. We care.
When you’re grieving,
we’re beside you,
in our hearts, in our thoughts,
we’re sending you sympathy,
encouragement, affection,
and strength to carry on with life.
He would want it that way.
From Mr. Junior Maduro Aruba
Richard Martin
August 10, 2010
Brad, Julie, and Casey,
Think of...and remember all of the good times with Brian, and never let that go. And know that God is greeting him into Heaven, where you'll all meet again.
Carrie Bergeron
August 10, 2010
Brad,Julie, and Family. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
August 10, 2010
Our most heartfelt thoughts and prayers...
Kathy, Susan, Peter & Bobby
The Frabottas
August 10, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy to your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The FitzGerald Family Uxbridge
August 10, 2010
Brad, I am so sorry for your loss. If there is ever anything I can do to help you through please do not hesitate to ask.Gail Chandler, Charlton, MA
Colleen, Peter and Eric Lavallee
August 10, 2010
A personal loss for your family has become a loss for our entire community. I cannot imagine your grief and hope your memories of Brian will carry you through this difficult time.
August 10, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim & Karen Glode
August 10, 2010
Julie and Brad, I am very sorry for the loss of your son. Words cannot even express what you must be going through. As I did not know your son we are in fact related and am sorry I did not get to know Brian. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers---Erica Predmore Bell and the Predmore Family
Chris Nadeau
August 10, 2010
We are very sorry for your loss, you are in our prayers.
Chris and Amy Nadeau
Carol Schultzberg/Moore
August 10, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. My thought and prayers are with you all through difficult time.
chuck c
August 10, 2010
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jane Archambault-Burch
August 10, 2010
Brad, Julie, Casey and family. Please accept my condolences in the loss of your son...I did not know Brian, but I went to middle school with Brad. May you find comfort in knowing that Brian is an angel watching over you all.
August 10, 2010
Sorry for your loss, Our thoughts and Prayers are with you.
The Dillon(Burgess) family, Cumberland, RI
Sheila (Boucher) Moore
August 10, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
the malos
August 10, 2010
We are deeply saddened and truly sorry for your loss. There are no words, other than we are truly sorry. ?
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