ALFRED — David H. Blakely, longtime resident of Alfred, formerly of Northboro, Massachusetts, passed away on Wednesday Oct. 20, 2016, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. He served his country honorably, first in the Navy in World War II and then in the Air Force in Intelligence /Communications. He was stationed on bases overseas in Turkey, England and Germany, where he was able to share the travels with his family. Dad was also stationed at NSA. He later finished out his military service at March A/F base in California, where he was a recruiter until he retired from the military. He also worked at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard until he retired. In his later years, he helped to manage Keywood mobile home Park.

Dad enjoyed painting, especially seascapes. He loved to putter in his garage and help his neighbors with yard work, fixing things or anything he could do to help.

Dad was a huge dog lover he had several beloved dogs over the years. He was also an avid reader. He was always known for his great sense of humor.

He was preceded in death by: his loving wife, Lois, in 2005, and his grandson, Justin.

He is survived by: his son and daughter-in-law Chris and Rita Blakely of Florida; two daughters, Carla A. Guinn of Lebanon and Candis J. Raforth of Alfred; two grandsons,

Stacy E. Guinn of N. Waterboro, and Travis T. Blakely of Wasilla, Alaska; two granddaughters, Alison A. Guinn of Seattle, Washington and Danielle E. Provencher of Shapliegh; his sister Diane and brother-in- law Norman Saulnier of Colorado; his nieces, Jenn Saulnier and Susan Saulnier; as well as eight great grandchildren, Brittany Guinn of Sanford, David J. Blakely, Micheal G. Blakely, Gabriel A. Blakely, John R Blakely and Nicholas E. Blakely, all of Wasilla, Alaska, and Nathan D. Provencher and Jacob T. Provencher of Shapleigh.

We all love you, and will miss you. You were our rock. God bless you and hold you in his arms, until we see you again. With love always, your family.

Graveside service will be held on Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. in Northboro, Massachusetts at Howard Street Cemetary.