Age: 78 • Milton
Richard A. Blow I, 78 passed away at home on Friday, February 19, 2016. He was born on June 7, 1937 in Burlington, the son of Jasper D. Sr. and Glenna (Ploof) Blow. He was married to Bernadette (Gonyo) Blow, his wife of 42 years, who passed away in 2001.
Richard served his country honorably with the US Air Force and the VT Air National Guard. He retired from U.S. Air, where he worked since 1967. He was a life member of several organizations including: V.F.W. Howard Plante Post 782, Regular Veterans Post 514, American Legion, Waterbury Post 59, Burlington Elks Lodge, 916 and Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 793. Dick will be remembered for his tremendous heart, his love for his family, his loyalty to his friends and enjoying chasing that little white golf ball down the fairway, with his very dear friend, Blake. He leaves his children: Lynn Blodgett and Steven Blow of Milton, Richard II and wife and Anthony Blow, all of Burlington; seven grandchildren: Amber and husband Aaron, Daniel, Jennifer, Brandon, Christina, Christopher and Heather; seven great-grandchildren; his brothers and wives: Jasper D., Jr., and Maryellen Blow of Alabama and George and Eleanor Blow of Burlington; several nieces, nephews, and cousins, and his brothers and sisters-in-law, who were very special to him. Along with his wife and parents, Richard was predeceased by his sister, Mary Dempsey and two brothers; Charles and Albert Blow. A special thank you is extended to: The Veteran’s Independece Program, The V.A. Home Based Care Program and to the V.N.A. Hospice, especially Betsy. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, Feb. 25, at 11 a.m. In St. Ann’s Church. Spring interment, with full Military honors will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Burlington. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to National Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 S.E. 1st. St., #800, Miami, FL 33131 or Vt. Veteran’s Affairs, 118 State St., Montpelier, VT 05420. Arrangements by Elmwood-Meunier, Burlington.
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Published by The Burlington Free Press on Feb. 23, 2016.