Marion Blackshear

Marion Speers Blackshear, beloved wife and widow of David S. Blackshear died peacefully at her home at Meredith Bay Colony Club on May 10, 2012. Marion is survived by five children, Ted, Becky, Catherine, Cindy, Peter, five grandchildren Jeremy, Ben Rachel, Molly and Kirsten and her sister Catherine. Marion was predeceased by her son Matt.
Marion was born in Utica, NY on February 1, 1930, the daughter of Ted and Margaret Speers. She graduated from Northfield Preparatory School, Mount Holyoke College and the College of Social Work at the Medical University of South Carolina. Her professional life was devoted to working with bereaved families especially through hospice.
In retirement, she loved working at the Wentworth Library in Center Sandwich. Marion?s other loves included writing poetry, swimming in Intervale Pond, and active membership in the Federated Church of Sandwich . These loves were eclipsed only, by her love for her soul-mate and life partner David.Memorials:The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Wentworth Library or the Federated Church, both of Center Sandwich, NH.Visitation:Services will be held at the Baptist meeting house of the Federated Church of Sandwich. Visitation at the church will be Monday, May 14 from 6-8 p.m.Service:A memorial service is scheduled for the following day, Tuesday, May 15 at ll a.m. with interment immediately after in the Rural Cemetery. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall of the Methodist meeting house. All are welcome