William R. Blackburn, 66, of New Bedford died Sunday July 2, 2006 at home. He was the husband of Nancy C. (Ferreira) Cornell Blackburn.
Born in Acushnet, the son of the late William T. and Emilie (Pryzgoda) Blackburn, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life.
Mr. Blackburn was formerly employed as a Health Inspector for the City of New Bedford Health Department until his retirement.
He was a graduate of Fairhaven High School and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1958-1963.
Survivors include his wife; five stepchildren, Robert Cornell, Eugene Cornell, Cheryl Cornell, Cindy Cornell, and Cathy Lavender, all of Alaska; a brother, Robert Blackburn of New Bedford; two sisters, Emilie Converse of Dennis; and Jane Barros, and her husband Alan, of New Bedford; a goddaughter, Lori Paglia; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was the stepson of the late Margaret (Haworth) Blackburn and the brother of the late Margaret J. Sylvia and John M. Blackburn.
Funeral Services will be private. For online condolence book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.