Mary Dorothy Blaisdell

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Mary Dorothy Blaisdell, 87 of Bradford, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2015 surrounded by her family. Mary was born February 17, 1928 in Peoria, IL to James Edward & Anna Irene (Russell) Real. She married the love of her life Thomas J. Blaisdell on October 9, 1948 in Bradford. He survives along with 4 children, Ann (Patrick) Rothery of St. Louis, MO; Mary Lynne (Bud) Herman of Homer Glen, IL; Kathleen (James) Hewitt of Bradford, IL; James (Cheryl) Blaisdell of Bradford, IL; ten grandchildren; Tom Rothery, Sean Rothery, Julie Armstrong, Sarah Woodard, Mark Hewitt, Alison Gradisher, Jacob Herman, Luke Herman, Justin Blaisdell and Caitlin Blaisdell; 12 great-grandchildren and one due in June. She was preceded in death by her parents. She was a graduate of Bradford High School and attended Marycrest College, Davenport, IA. Mary was a life long member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Bradford. She was an avid bird watcher and enjoyed teaching her grandchildren about birds. Mary and Tom were married 66 years. They enjoyed bus trips to various locations including Hawaii & Europe. The family would like to thank Mary''s special caregivers from Henry - Stark Health Dept. and also the staff of OSF Hospice. Services will be Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Bradford with Father Vien Van Do officiating. Visitation will be two hours prior to services at the church. Burial will be at St. John Cemetery, Bradford. Memorials may be directed to Masses at her church, Bradford Rescue Squad, Friends of Strays in Princeton, IL or OSF Hospice, Galesburg, IL

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  1. We send our condolences to Mary’s family as well as our love and prayers. Mary was a gentle, kind lady and will be missed.

  2. Our condolences and prayers to your family. We always enjoyed talking with your mom at your family gatherings over the years. She will be missed.

  3. Mrs. Hewitt…Sd o Sorry for the loss of your mother. God grant you peace during this difficult time.

  4. Ann I’m thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. My prayers and thoughts are with you.


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