Celebrating the life of
Jeffrey Eaton Blaisdell
April 05, 1945 - February 11, 2014
Jeffrey E. Blaisdell, 68, died Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at The Landings on Skidaway Island.
Jeff grew up in Framingham, Massachusetts and was the only child of Edgar & Eleanor Blaisdell.
He and his spouse, Carol Downing Blaisdell, a Savannah native, were happily married for 43 years. He and Carol returned to Savannah after being away for 41 years and retired to Skidaway Island in May 2011
Graduate of Framingham High School and received a Civil Engineering degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and was a member of the Chi Epsilon Civil Engineering Honor Society.
Mr. Blaisdell served as a Senior Project Manager for two large international construction companies for a total of 38 years. He was the Senior Project Manager in charge of projects such as the Chancery of the Italian Embassy in Washington, DC, the Durham Performing Arts Center in Durham, NC, Large Animal Hospital at Tufts University as well as the Divinity School addition at Duke University.
Jeff also served as an instructor Pilot at Hunter Airfield and after returning as a decorated MedeVac Pilot in Vietnam, served in the Army National Guard and retired as a Major in 1995 after a total of 28 years of service. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star and the Air Medal for his service as a Dustoff pilot.
Jeff was an avid golfer, bowler, boater, and loving husband and father and was known as Pop-Pop to his seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is survived by, his spouse, Carol, his children, Kimberly Barr and her husband Benton Barr of Pearisburg, Virginia and Thomas Blaisdell of Ashburn, Virginia. Jeff was also in-law to Carol's family, John Downing, William Downing and his wife Carol Ann Downing all of Savannah, Georgia, and Leo McLaughlin and his wife Barbara Mclaughlin of Charleston, South Carolina. He was known by his nieces and nephews as "Uncle Duck".
In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations be made to the WoundedWarriorProject.org, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675, as Jeff and his wife were avid military supporters.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Skidaway Island United Methodist Church.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
My condolences go out to family and friends of your beloved one. Time can be a healer. May your sorrow be lighten by the many prayers and lovely thoughts toward you all. 2 Corinthians 1:3, 4.
- Virginia, Snellville, GA
With deepest sympathy to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. During this most difficult time, may your hearts be comforted by Jehovah God's promise to 'swallow up death forever and to wipe away the tears from all faces.' Isaiah 25:8
- Annie Thomas, Snellville, GA
Carol, Tommy and Kimberly, My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this difficult time.Jeff was a amazing man and will be forever in our hearts...
- nellie nastri, milford, MA
I shared many golf weekends with Jeff at Fred Nastri's home in Maine. Jeff was a great guy to have around. He was always 'up' for some good times and also was a great help in the kitchen, both cooking and clean-up, as well as out annual card games. He was a great friend as well as a great patriot, and he will be missed by many of his other friends, I am sure. He is in heaven with the Lord, and we should all have peace in that he is at rest.
- Ken Sawyer, Quincy, MA
Dear Carol, Kim and Tommy, This is such a great loss for all of you. Jeff & Carol always made me feel welcomed. It didn't matter if we didn't talk for a long time he had a way of picking right where we left off. I have so many fond memories that I will treasure forever. Goodbye to one of the finest men I ever knew. God Bless! Love, Kelly
- Kelly Nastri, medway, MA
To Jeffrey's daughter Kim and family-We are sorry to hear of your father's passing, I know you were very close with him as your face would light up when talking about him. I am sure he will be truly missed by all! You and your family are in our prayers during this difficult time.
- Ashley Jones, Dublin, VA
Dear Carol,Kim and Tommy, Words can't express the loss that we all share in our Heart's at losing Jeff. I've been friends with Jeff for 42 years. Jeff I will never forget you, as I have always said when I hear a helicopter fly over head ' Here comes Jeff'. You will always be in my heart. We have all lost a great man who loved his family, friends and his country. Your the Best Friend that any man could have asked for. We are all blessed to have had you in our lives. Freddie
- Fred Nastri, Gardiner, ME
Dear Blasedell family, I offer my deepest sympathy to you over the unfortunate loss of Jeffrey. Please take comfort in the fact that he now dwells peacefully with the Lord. May the Lord comfort you in your time of sorrow. Warmest Regards, Bill Nastri
- William Nastri, Nashua, NH
My condolences go out to family and friends of your beloved one. Time can be a healer. May your sorrow be lighten by the many prayers and lovely thoughts toward you all. 2 Corinthians 1:3, 4.
- Virginia, Snellville, GA
With deepest sympathy to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. During this most difficult time, may your hearts be comforted by Jehovah God's promise to 'swallow up death forever and to wipe away the tears from all faces.' Isaiah 25:8
- Annie Thomas, Snellville, GA
Carol, Tommy and Kimberly, My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this difficult time.Jeff was a amazing man and will be forever in our hearts...
- nellie nastri, milford, MA
I shared many golf weekends with Jeff at Fred Nastri's home in Maine. Jeff was a great guy to have around. He was always 'up' for some good times and also was a great help in the kitchen, both cooking and clean-up, as well as out annual card games. He was a great friend as well as a great patriot, and he will be missed by many of his other friends, I am sure. He is in heaven with the Lord, and we should all have peace in that he is at rest.
- Ken Sawyer, Quincy, MA
Dear Carol, Kim and Tommy, This is such a great loss for all of you. Jeff & Carol always made me feel welcomed. It didn't matter if we didn't talk for a long time he had a way of picking right where we left off. I have so many fond memories that I will treasure forever. Goodbye to one of the finest men I ever knew. God Bless! Love, Kelly
- Kelly Nastri, medway, MA
To Jeffrey's daughter Kim and family-We are sorry to hear of your father's passing, I know you were very close with him as your face would light up when talking about him. I am sure he will be truly missed by all! You and your family are in our prayers during this difficult time.
- Ashley Jones, Dublin, VA
Dear Carol,Kim and Tommy, Words can't express the loss that we all share in our Heart's at losing Jeff. I've been friends with Jeff for 42 years. Jeff I will never forget you, as I have always said when I hear a helicopter fly over head ' Here comes Jeff'. You will always be in my heart. We have all lost a great man who loved his family, friends and his country. Your the Best Friend that any man could have asked for. We are all blessed to have had you in our lives. Freddie
- Fred Nastri, Gardiner, ME
Dear Blasedell family, I offer my deepest sympathy to you over the unfortunate loss of Jeffrey. Please take comfort in the fact that he now dwells peacefully with the Lord. May the Lord comfort you in your time of sorrow. Warmest Regards, Bill Nastri
- William Nastri, Nashua, NH
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
