Obituary of Margaret E. Blades

BLADES MARGARET E. Age 92 of Horseheads , NY passed away on Monday February 25 , 2013 at Seneca View Nursing Home after a brief illness . Margaret was born November 18 , 1920 in Earlville , NY the daughter of the late Claude E. and Minnie Crouch Garrison. She was a graduate of Crouse-Irving School of Nursing in Syracuse , NY . Margaret married her husband , Donald G. Blades , on November 15 , 1941 and they recently celebrated their 71st Wedding Anniversary . Margaret was a retired Registered Nurse having worked at Corning , Inc. for several years . She also worked at Ingersoll-Rand after her retirement. Margaret was a very active member of The First United Methodist Church of Horseheads , a member and former Matron of Harmony Chapter of Order of Eastern Star and a present member of Elmira-Horseheads Chapter # 423 Order of Eastern Star, The Horseheads Womans' Club , and the Industrial Nurses' Association. She also was a volunteer for The Red Cross and a Literacy Volunteer . Margaret was pre-deceased by her daughter Jeanne E. Blades on June 1 , 1987 and by her brother Llewellan Garrison . Margaret loved her family and friends and treasured the time she spent with them . All who knew Margaret were truly blessed by the love and compassion she gave to everyone. Margaret is survived by her loving and devoted husband Donald G. Blades ; daughters and sons-in-law : Suzanne and Carl Blowers of Montour Falls , NY and Elaine and Anthony C. Ciccotti Jr. of Oldsmar , Florida ; granddaughters : Rouletta Blowers of Harrisburg , PA and Elizabeth Blowers-Nyman and Jay Nyman of Skippak , PA ; grandson : Trey & Kate Ciccotti of Belleair , Florida ; sister-in-law: Lorraine Blades of Wurtsboro , NY ; several nieces , nephews , cousins , and a host of caring friends. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 318 WEST BROAD STREET HORSEHEADS , NY on Thursday February 28 , 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM . Mrs. Blades' Funeral Services will be held at The First United Methodist Church 1034 West Broad Street Horseheads , NY on Friday March 1 , 2013 at 11 AM with the Rev. Rhonda Kouterick officiating . Margaret will be laid to rest next to her beloved daughter Jeanne in Maple Grove Cemetery in Horseheads , NY. The Family will provide their own flowers and those wishing may remember Mrs. Blades through memorials to The Living Memorial Trust of The First United Methodist Church 1034 West Broad Street Horseheads , NY 14845 or to Seneca View Nursing Home Activities Fund 220 Steuben Street Montour Falls , NY 14865.