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Harry Blaisdell Obituary
EAST BROOKFIELD - Harry R. Blaisdell, Jr., 78, died Thursday, April 9th, 2020 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester after a long illness.
He leaves his wife of 58 years, Ann M. (Lennerton) Blaisdell, his son David W. Blaisdell and his partner Sandra Gregson of Spencer, his daughter Debra A. Ritzer and her partner Kenneth Murphy of Medford, his sister Eleanor Kraner and her husband David of Southbridge, his grandchildren Zachary Mahan of Medford and Gabriel Blaisdell of Spencer, and several nieces.
Born in Ware, he was the son of Harry R. and Marjorie (Hunter) Blaisdell, Sr. and later graduated from David Prouty High School in Spencer (Class of 1959) and Worcester State College earning Bachelor and Masters Degrees. He was a teacher in the Leicester School System for 39 years and substituted there for 10 years after his retirement.
Harry was an avid golfer. He played at Bay Path Golf Course for almost 50 years and ran several leagues during that time. He was an avid sports fan who loved the Patriots and New York Yankees.
A Graveside Service will be held on Sunday July 11 at 1:00 pm in Evergreen Cemetery, Rte. 9, East Brookfield. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to D.P.H.S. Permanent Scholarship Fund, P. O. Box 172, Spencer, MA. 01562.
J.HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Al
July 1, 2021
Harry was my teacher I really liked him I´ve learned a lot from all my peers , mr hippert mr chase mr hare mr Nelson the bear mr mcgraw mr king mr Davenport mr Sullivan mr Laplant mr marcoux mr Kennedy mr Lamar he mr Hennessy mr Cuprios the head of dept pistol Pete´s dad Leicester football mrs hula day ms hurst mr Lamarche ms Keaton mrs Dunlop and all the others I became a very important person I just want to than Mr Blaisdell thank you for teaching me it means slot
Sandy Woodbury Lekstrom
July 1, 2021
Ellie, my deepest condolences to you and your family.
Dee (Flint) Lammi
June 30, 2021
Bob and I are so sorry to hear this. He was a wonderful classmate and friend and our hearts go out to your family.
Jim Colby
June 30, 2021
So sorry for your loss. I had Mr. Blaisdell for a teacher at the Memorial school. He was a great teacher and knew how to connect with us knuckle heads. He was a fun guy. again so sorry.
Sue Grout
June 29, 2021
Dear Ann, I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Harry. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
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