Whitney Claire Blackmer
May 23, 1926 - December 10, 2010
Obituary
Whitney Claire Blackmer, age 84 of Churchville died Friday, December 10, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Blackmer; dear mother of Eric Blackmer and wife Sheree of Sterling, VA and Keith Blackmer and fiancée Shanna Hipley of Colora; loving grandmother of Andrew, Holden and Katie Blackmer all of Sterling, VA; and cherished sister of Joan Folsom of MA. Claire was a retired Harford County Schools teacher, lastly teaching kindergarten at Prospect Mill Elementary and an artist who graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Art. She was also a member of the Harford County Historical Society, a frequent traveler and enjoyed concerts and movies.
Family will receive friends in the family owned Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home, P.A. on Tuesday, December 14 from 3-7pm. A funeral service will be celebrated Wednesday, December 15 at 11am in the funeral home. Interment will be in Harford Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be placed with the Harford County Historical Society, 143 N. Main St. Bel Air, MD 21014 and/or the educational charity of one's choice.
Funeral Home:
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home
333 South Parke Street
Aberdeen, MD
US 21001
Events
Visitation
Tue Dec 14, 2010 @ 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Graveside
Wed Dec 15, 2010 @ 12:00 AM EDT
Harford Memorial Gardens • 3839 Aldino Rd., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Service
Wed Dec 15, 2010 @ 11:00 AM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
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Memories
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Pat Brooks
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Eric, Keith and families, Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I've known Claire since 1968 when we were fellow teachers at Bakerfield School. We had many happy times together at school and since our retirements. I will surely miss her and the good times we had together. She was a special friend. Sincerely, Pat Brooks
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Christopher T. Smithson
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To Claire's Family: I have known Claire for many years from volunteering at the Historical Society and with the Harford County Genealogy Society. She will be surely missed by many.
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dona cannon
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Dear Eric and Keith, I got a chance to really meet your mom several years ago when we were seated across from each other at a dinner theater. She was really fun to share a meal with. I would see her from time to time over the years and liked her energy. The one time she told me about going to New England and spending eight days with a couple girlfriends on a cargo ship so they could go whale watching. The amenities were sparse, including no showers for the eight days. She loved it. What an amazing person your mom was. I am sorry for her loss and extend my sympathy to your whole family. Sincerely, Dona Cannon
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Erik and Michelle Flory
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We did not know when the viewing was. Sorry we could not be there in your time of need. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Eric,Sheree,Andrew,Holden, Katie, and Keith Love, MOM (Sheree's Mom) Dad, Sisters, Wendy and Michelle Brother Jamie, Brother in law, Erik, Nieces and Nephews Alexia,Mickenna,Leland,Jared, Ethan Love you
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Robert Folsom & Family
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Dear Eric & Keith, We're thinking of you during this difficult time and our prayers go out for your Mom. Love, Bob, Amanda & Kyle
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J. Arch Phillips
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Dear Keith & Eric: On behalf of the Harford County Genealogical Society, I send sincere condolences on the death of your mother. Claire was a long-time respectd member of the Society, a current member of the Board of Advisors and could always be counted on to supply some "goodies" for our meetings. She will be greatly missied by us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. J. Arch Phillips, President, Harford County Genealogical Society.