Doris Blackwell Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Doris Blackwell (New Haven, Connecticut), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Doris left this world on January 11, 2025 at the age of 64, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Doris Blackwell or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Mackie McClary and Elizabeth McClary (Malloy); her sister Althea "Brenda" McClary; and her grandmother Janie McClary. She is survived by: her husband George N. Blackwell, II; her children, Georgie N. Blackwell, III (Andrea), Harry E. Blackwell, Daryeal J. Murphy, Jr., Dylan W. Blackwell and Alexis J. Murphy; her brother Michael A. McClary; her niece Shamay M. Ampadu (Roland); her close friend Toni Brown; her siblings, Bruce Pratt and Wanda Morton; and her godchildren, Scott and Chaela. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren; 2 great-grands; 3 sisters-in-law; 3 brothers-in-law.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 25th 2025 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM at the St. Matthews Unison Free Will Baptist Church (400 Dixwell Ave, New Haven, CT 06511). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 25th 2025 at 9:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Saturday, January 25th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the Beaverdale Memorial Park (90 Pine Rock Ave, New Haven, CT 06515).