Dorothy M. Blades Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dorothy M. Blades (Boscawen, New Hampshire), born in Winchester, Massachusetts, who passed away on January 7, 2023, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Howard Wesley and Ethel Marion Milliken (Magee); her husband Donald Blades; and her daughter Darlene Nicholson. She is survived by: her children, Donald Blades Jr. (Theresa) of Fremont, Douglas Blades of Sandown, Dorene Heselton (Joseph Bodge) of Epping, Diane Hammond (Rick) of Deerfield, Donna McDonald of Allenstown and Denise Davidson of Loudon; and her cousin Mary "Ann" Milliken of Waltham, MA. She is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was a 4-H leader, a lover of animals, supporter of the arts, and she generously donated to many beloved charities such as St Jude's Children's Hospital and the Special Olympics.
