Frederick George Blaisdell, of Derry, New Hampshire passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2025, at Parkland Medical Center, Derry. He was born in Amesbury, Massachusetts on April 21, 1946, and was the son of Vesper and Frances (Ahearn) Blaisdell.
Fred worked as an auto technician and autobody repairman in various shops in the area, as well as his own business. He loved bowling, bingo, his trips to Las Vegas, attending races at local tracks and spending time with family. Fred was always willing to offer a helping hand to family and friends.
Fred is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Evelyn (Johnson) Blaisdell, his son George F. Blaisdell and his wife Lynne of Sandown, NH, his son Derek Blaisdell and his wife Krystal of Newfield, ME, his daughter Kelly Maxfield of Sanford, ME, his daughter Robin Richards and her husband Steven of Derry, son Robert Hafford and his wife Dawn of Derry, and son-in-law Samuel Palmer of Derry; grandchildren Samantha Marchand, Robert Durant, Paige Feole, Julia Hafford, Taylor Blaisdell-Vrees, Jordan Blaisdell, Steven Blaisdell, Daisy Blaisdell, Traeton Baker, Isabelle Maxfield, Kameron Blaisdell, and Deacon Maxfield, 11 great grandchildren, two sisters, Karen Giaquinta of Derry and Sandra Dallaire of Pelham, NH, as well as his nephew Kevin Giaquinta, many other nieces and nephews and life-long friend Anthony Longo who he loved very much. He is predeceased by his brothers, Meady Blaisdell and William Blaisdell, his sisters, Janice Schaefer and Beverly Desrosiers and brother-in-law George Dallaire.
Following cremation, calling hours will be held on Monday, January 13, 2025, from 9:00am to 11:30am at Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry. A memorial service will follow at 11:30am at the funeral home. A private burial will take place at a later date.