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10/15/1952
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4/4/2024
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David Blackburn Obituary
He had served full time in the U.S. Army Nation Guard, where he worked in logistics. He was a veteran of Operation Desert Storm.
In addition to his loving wife Jean, he is survived by his sons, Shawn Blackburn and his wife Patricia, Matthew Blackburn and his wife Angelica and Eric Blackburn and his wife Samantha; by his brothers: John Blackburn, Richard Blackburn, Carl Blackburn Jr. and his wife Phyllis and Jay Blackburn; by his sisters, Rose Fratoni and her husband Joseph and Faith Coleman and her husband Mark; by his brother-in-law Frank Dion; by his grandchildren, David, Hunter and Chase Blackburn, and by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at the Church and Allen Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 12, at the Church and Allen Funeral Home, 136 Sachem Street, Norwich. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Norwich. To leave a message of condolence for David's family, please visit his memorial at www.churchandallen.com.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in David's memory may be made to a charity or the Alzheimer's Association of Connecticut (http://act.alz.org/site/donation) The Church and Allen Funeral Home, is entrusted with arrangements.
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Thomas R. Mulconry
April 11, 2024
While reviewing the obituary of a close friend, I came upon the obituary of David L. Blackburn. I remembered Dave from high school, as he was a year ahead of me, but had lost contact with him following his graduation. I remember Dave being a good-natured guy with a wonderful sense of humor, who enjoyed engaging in various sports and being in the company of friends. I recall Dave was a decent human being who was often the first to assist others in need if it was in his power to do so. I am certain Dave will be quite missed by all who knew and loved him.
Thomas R. Mulconry
Battle Creek, MI
Peter B
April 11, 2024
I worked with Dave many years ago at Thermos in Taftville. My condolences to all of his family.
Tom Donnee
April 9, 2024
I remember always looking forward to chatting with Dave whenever I had cause to visit our supply section. Dave was a fun guy to have around and a good soldier.
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