Maurice J. Blackwell

Lisbon – Maurice J. Blackwell, Sr, 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at The Hospice House in Auburn, surrounded by his family. 

     He was born August 28, 1937, a son of George and Phyllis (Smith) Blackwell. Maurice was one of ten children.  He attended school in Cundy’s Harbor.

     Maurice was always busy, he co-owned and operated the Black Diamond dragging boat, worked construction for R.A Webber and J.R Hill and worked for the City of Bath. He dug clams for many years, captained a boat and harvested sea urchins and scallops.

    He was just as busy in his free time. Maurice was a skilled woodworker, whittling models and then building full-scale boats. When he could get away, he enjoyed going up north to hunt and fish.

     Maurice is predeceased by his first wife, Nancy Blackwell, four sisters, Sharon, Barbara, Sylvia, Marion, three brothers, George, Dennis and Leon.

     He is survived by his wife, Virginia Blackwell, of Lisbon, and her family, two sons, Maurice John Blackwell Jr and his wife Debbie of Naples, Florida and Jeffrey Blackwell and his wife Lori of Dresden, one daughter, Crystal Thibeault and husband John of Woolwich, two brothers, Bob Blackwell and David Blackwell, many stepchildren, grandchildren, great grandchild, a great great grandson,  nieces and nephews.

     A graveside service will be held at 10am Wednesday, August 28, 2024, Oak Grove Cemetery in Bath. Entrance to the cemetery is off Oak Grove Ave, between the ponds.  Arrangements are made by Daigle Funeral Home, 819 High Street, Bath.  Condolences may be made online at DaigleFuneralHome.com