TITLE:   MARION G. BLODGETT, Obituary, Nov 29, 2000

SUMITTERS:    COLEBROOK NEWS & SENTINEL
              "Independent but not Neutral"
              1 Bridge Street, P.O. Box 39, Colebrook, NH 03576
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MARION BLODGETT


Marion G. Blodgett, 84, of Stratford, died on Wednesday, November 29, 2000 at 
Weeks Memorial Hospital in Lancaster after a sudden illness. 

Born on October 2, 1916 in Whitefield, she was the daughter of Guy T. and 
Carrie B. (Merriam) Gardner and a lifelong resident of North Stratford. She 
was graduated from the Stratford Public School, Class of 1935. 

Before retiring in 1992 she worked as a paymaster for the Balsams Hotel. She
was a member of the Stratford Hollow Methodist Church. She played the organ
(both pipe and regular) for church, funeral and wedding services, and also 
for fun. 

She was a member of the Stratford Grange. She was interested in Stratford 
School activities, and was a past Treasurer for the Stratford Hollow Fire 
Department, which she did for many years. 

Mrs. Blodgett is survived by her husband of 57 years, Stewart A. Blodgett of 
Stratford; two sons Bruce and Larry, both of Stratford; four grandchildren; a
great-grandson; a sister-in-law, Bertina McMann of Stratford; and two 
cousins, Eleanor White and Hazel Gardner both of Lancaster. 

Calling hours were held on Thursday at the Main-Armstrong Funeral Home in 
Groveton. A funeral service was held on Friday at the Stratford Hollow 
Methodist Church, with Reverend Alta Chase, pastor, officiating. Burial took 
place in the Center Stratford Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Stratford Hollow Methodist
Church, c/o Alta Chase, Bog Road, North Stratford, NH 03590. 

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Main-Armstrong Funeral 
Home. 

(Issue of December 6, 2000) 




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