Michael J. “Blaze” Blaisdell

1949 – 2018

AUBURN – Michael J. “Blaze” Blaisdell, 69, of Mexico, rode his ’62 Triumph off into the great beyond on Monday Oct. 22, 2018.
He was born in Rumford on July 18, 1949 a son of Harold W. and Loretta (Geronda) Blaisdell.
Blaze was educated in Dixfield schools.
He was employed as a Propane Technician and a Jack of All Trades.
Blaze was a Leathersmith and repaired saddles and harnesses, made holsters, saddle bags, belts and leather bikinis for the female bikers. He was a fixture for many years at the Fryeburg Fair.
He loved his ’62 Triumph and even when he was sick his ears perked up like a Doberman when he heard a motorcycle ride by.
Blaze was a little rough around the edges, but had a heart of gold. He will be remembered for his sense of humor and compassion for people.
Surviving are his wife, Debra Blaisdell of Mexico; stepmother Rachel Blaisdell of Jay, father in law, Charles L. McKenna of Rumford; children, Macy Jon Blaisdell of West Bethel, Nicholas Graham and wife Jess of Rumford, Shanda Morgan of Rumford, Michele Richardson of Milton, and Jolene Perry of Wayne; sister, Bonnie Cappucci and husband Michael of Manchester, Conn., 12 grandchildren, Landyn, Logan, Liam, Hailey, Hunter, Jeremiah, Sadie, Brooke, Trenton, Paris, Claire and William; cousins, Linnell Geronda and Brenda Cascio; special nieces, Julie Jacques and Becky Jean Cascio; many other nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends, Kathy Westleigh and Eric Mills; and many other friends too numerous to list.
He was predeceased by his parents, a son Harold Michael Blaisdell, and a brother, Harold W. Blaisdell Jr.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Androscoggin Home Health and Hospice for the excellent care given to Blaze, and to Jim and Anita Tufts for their unending support.
You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the family by visiting their guestbook at www.sgthibaultfuneralhome.com.
Visiting hours will be held from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday Oct. 27, 2018 at SG Thibault Funeral Home, where a Celebration of Life will follow at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Dixfield at 2 p.m. Arrangements are under the care and guidance of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services 250 Penobscot St. Rumford, Maine. www.sgthibaultfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers contributions in Blaze’s memory may be made to the:

Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice

15 Strawberry Ave

Lewiston, ME 04240.