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Blair, William Mathew
William Mathew Blair died on Sunday, May 27, 2012, at his home after a sudden illness, at the age of 85 years.
Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 31, at the Powell Funeral Home, North English. Burial will be in the Piersol Cemetery, North English. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Powell Funeral Home, North English.
A general memorial fund has been established.
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Published in The Gazette May 29, 2012.
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