She was born January 13, 1935 in Norwich, the daughter of the late Stanley and Mary (Holmes) Kolodziey.
She married the late Harry Kimball Blackburn Jr. on November 24, 1956 at St. Mary’s Church in Norwich. He passed away July 12, 2012.
She was a graduate of Norwich Free Academy in Norwich and the Joseph Lawrence School of Nursing in New London. She had worked as a Registered Nurse at Beechwood Manor in New London. She then worked as the office manager and nurse for Peter Gates, MD in Ledyard for many years. She later worked as the Assistant Director of Nursing at the Norwichtown Rehabilitation and Care Center.
AnnaMae was a board member of Joseph Lawrence School of Nursing Alumni Association as well as a member of the Gales Ferry Garden Club. She was an avid supporter of Brownies, Girls Scouts and Cub Scouts while her kids were growing up and was the Volunteer Coordinator at Ledyard Junior High School for many years.
AnnaMae is survived by her children Kimberly A. Blackburn of Windsor Locks, Donald B. Blackburn and wife Carol of Ledyard, Robert S. Blackburn and wife Denise of Southwick, MA, Carol A. Blackburn of Norwich. She is also survived by her grandchildren Thomas, Brandon, Carissa, Alexander, Brandon and MaryAnn.
A private burial will be held at the discretion of the immediate family.
Memorial donations in AnnaMae Blackburn’s memory may be made to the Joseph Lawrence School of Nursing Alumni at 10 Graham Street, Waterford, CT 06385.
To leave a message of condolence for the Blackburn family, please visit AnnaMae’s memorial at www.labenskifuneralhome.com
The Labenski Funeral Home, 107 Boswell Ave., Norwich, is assisting with arrangements.
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