EAST BROOKFIELD: Harry R. Blaisdell, Jr.,78, died Thursday, April 9th. 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 July 11 at 1:00 pm in Evergreen Cemetery, 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.