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BORN
1925
DIED
2024
Ann Blakeslee Obituary
Born on January 6, 1925, Ann lived a long and fulfilling life surrounded by her loving family.
Ann is survived by her daughter, Dr. Karen Thoben of VA; sons, David Blakeslee of DuBois and Brian Blakeslee (Barbara) of Ft Worth, TX; daughter-in-law, Mona Blakeslee of DuBois; and sister, Mary Catherine of CA, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Katherine Webb; her husband, Barton G. Blakeslee; sons, Barton Jr. and Thomas Blakeslee of DuBois; son-in-law, Dr. Gregory Thoben; and brothers, Randolph, William, and Charles Webb.
A Celebration of Life service followed by burial at Morningside Cemetery for family will be arranged to honor Ann's memory. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or American Cancer Research, organizations that were dear to her heart.
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Mona Blakeslee
December 19, 2024
Ann was more than a mother in law .. She was a friend and help me in so many ways.. She always put family first and foremost.. Ann couldn´t operate a smart phone.. But she could memorize phone numbers.. I so wish that if god grants me that long life .. That I have her brain and her zest for life .. I think of the things she did in her 90´s .. She came to Benefit Dinner and wedding after her 90 birthday.. She was simply amazing.. Simply a wonderful woman.. She shared birth and celebrations .. If my grandchildren have 1/2 of the memories this woman left to her grandchildren.. I will be happy.. Let celebrate 99 years of wonderful wisdom this woman left behind!! Love my memories!!
Lee Maitland
December 18, 2024
Ann,
What a great mom! Karen used to tell me stories of how you would keep her antics from her dad and out of trouble.. And you were a great support to her after Greg passed on.
Thanks for not blowing my cover when I would throw pebbles at Karen's window, trying to wake her up.
And most of all, I admire how you carried on, after the passing of your boys.
May your heart be healed when you reunite with them.
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