GERRY L. BLACKBURN
LEDYARD: Gerry Lee Blackburn, 58, of Shewville Road, Ledyard, died Saturday at Bridebrook in Niantic, after a lengthy illness. He was the husband of Patricia Ann (Boore) Blackburn. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 24, 1947, the son of the late Herbert L. and Mildred A. (Espey) Blackburn.
Mr. Blackburn was a veteran having served four years in the US Navy. He worked for 33 years at Pfizer, retiring in December of 2003.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Patricia M. Mingo of Camden, NC and Heather L. King of Ledyard as well as five grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister Jean Hanlon of Rosamond, CA.
Funeral services are private for the family with burial being held in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.