Arthur John Blair

He was born December 12, 1934, in Albany, New York, to parents Alex and Katherine Blair. Arch graduated from Southeast High School in 1954. He worked for many years as a heavy equipment operating engineer as a member of Local 18.

Arch loved to travel. He went on several cruises and visited many National Parks, but his favorite destination was Daytona Beach, Florida. Arch also enjoyed going on Sunday rides, kayaking, and riding his bicycle.

Arch is survived by his beloved wife Donna Blair, who he married November 17, 1978. He is also survived by his children: Connie Bradley, A.J. (Roxanne) Blair, and Ed (Stephanie) Blair, his step-children: Glenn Burkey, Sue Ellen Burkey, and Brett (Vickie) Burkey, as well as his brother Tom (Marty) Blair, his sister Kathleen Southwick, along with all of his loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Arch was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Dorothy Schmidt, his brother Alex Blair and his half-brother Lawrence Burnett.

Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at 11:30 AM at Maple Grove Cemetery. Condolences and fond memories may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com.