Bernard Blackburn Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Bernard (Blackie) Blackburn, passed away Monday, February 26, 2018 at his home in Croydon, PA, surrounded by his loving family. He was 93. Born in Terre Haute, IN, he was an area resident since 1944. Prior to his retirement, he worked as an auto body mechanic helping his son-in-law’s that owned Keystone Auto body and Warren’s Auto body. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the Navy. He loved fishing, going to his shore home in Mystic Island and especially loved watching and taking care of his great grandchildren Adrianna, Warren, Kylie and Samantha. He also loved playing games and keeping up with family and friends on Facebook. Husband of the late Frances (Dolly) Blackburn, he was also preceded in death by his daughter Bernadette MacNamara, his parents Bernard and Ethel Blackburn and his son-in-law’s John Mac Namara, Warren McCloskey and Denny DeFinis. He is survived by his daughters Debbie McCloskey and Donna DeFinis, 5 grandchildren, Bernie (Megan), Shane, Dolly (Rick) Warren (Christa) and Candibeth (Kevin), 9 great grandchildren, his relatives in Indiana and numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 9-11AM at the Molden Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service 133 Otter St. Bristol, PA. His service will follow at 11AM with Interment in Resurrection Cemetery.

Bernard Blackburn

November 8, 1924 - February 26, 2018