Obituary of Wayne R. Blackmer, Sr.

Wayne R. Blackmer, Sr. 67 of Squaw Rock Road, Moosup, died Tuesday at his home. He was born January 3, 1939, son of the late Raymond and Bella (Lefebvre) Blackmer, Sr. He was a graduate of the Pomfret Community School and attended Putnam Technical and Windham Technical School. He has made his home in Plainfield for many years. He owned and operated Blackmer Paving in Moosup, he also owned and operated Blackmer Limousine, and two auto body shops in Central Village and Danielson. He leaves his fianc Lorraine Warren of Moosup; two sons Mark Blackmer and his wife Adriana of Palmer, MA: Wayne Blackmer, Jr. of Pomfret Center, two brothers: Kenneth Blackmer and his wife Janet of Woodstock;Harmon Blackmer and his wife Tina of Brooklyn; a sister- Peg Peterson of Woodstock. Two sisters-in-law; Lucille Rucki of Pomfret: Cheryl Blackmer of Woodstock; Grand children Melissa; Brian; Michael; Jessica; step-sons: Kevin Henault; Elton Henault: Douglas Henault all of Moosup. He was predeceased by a sister Joan B. Carlson: brothers- Raymond Blackmer, Jr.: Robert Blackmer: Ronald Blackmer. A Graveside Service will be held Sunday, April 30, in Barlow Cemetery, Barlow Cemetery Road, West Woodstock, with Reverend William Bartholomew, Pastor of The Church of the Good Shepherd, officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to American Cancer Society or Day Kimball Hospital or Backus Hospital. To share a memory with the family, Light a Candle at www.smithandwalkerfh.com.