Todd Eugene Blish1

M, #49461, b. 3 March 1965, d. 16 November 1984
Father*Eugene George Blish1 b. 23 Apr 1931, d. 17 Jun 1995
Mother*Louise Georgina MacKay1 b. 10 Dec 1939, d. 24 Dec 1995
Last Edited9 Mar 2024
     He was born on 3 March 1965 at Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.1
     Todd Eugene Blish died on 16 November 1984 at Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada, at age 19.1
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Todd Eugene Blish.
Survived by his parents: Eugene Blish and Louise Blish. Survived by his grandparents, Jack McKay and Tena MacKay.2

     Todd Eugene Blish was buried on 20 November 1984 at Paris Cemetery, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada.1,2
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Expositor published in Brantford, Ontario, 19 November 1984.2
     In the obituary of Jack Nicholas MacKay who died 3 September 2010, his grandson, Todd Blish, was listed as predeceased.3

Citations

  1. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Paris Cemetery: Todd Eugene Blish
    Grave marker transcription:
    Todd Eugene Blish     Mar. 3, 1965 - Nov. 16, 1984
    Beloved Son of Eugene & Louise.
  2. [S14537] Deaths: Blish, Todd Eugene, The Expositor, Brantford, Ontario, 19 Nov 1984, Page 11, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Todd Eugene Blish. Hereinafter cited as Expositor.
  3. [S14535] Obituary Jack N. Mackay, First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna, British Columbia, about 4 Sep 2010 viewed at http://dignitymemorial.com, Obituary: Jack Nicholas Mackay. Hereinafter cited as First Memorial Funeral Services.

Hugh Gordon Blish1

M, #49463, b. 3 January 1934, d. 13 February 2014
Father*Eugene Blish2 b. 26 Mar 1901, d. 5 Apr 1976
Mother*Sylvia Pearl Petry2 b. 29 Nov 1912, d. 11 Sep 1975
Last Edited9 Mar 2024
     He was born on 3 January 1934.1,3 Hugh married Joyce MacKay in 1955.4
     Hugh Gordon Blish died on 13 February 2014 at Alberta, Canada, at age 80.1,3
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Hugh Gordon Blish.
Predeceased by his parents: Gene Blish and Sylvia Blish. Predeceased: Joyce Blish, Billy Blish and Gene Blish.3

     Hugh Gordon Blish was buried on 19 February 2014 at Bentley Cemetery, Bentley, Alberta, Canada.3
     He was commonly known as Hughie.3
     In the obituary of Joyce Blish who died 8 November 1999, her husband, Hugh Blish, was listed as a survivor.4
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Fort McMurray Today published in Fort McMurray, Alberta, 19 February 2014.3
     Note that his obituary names his wife, Joyce, but does not identify her as such. It also mentions a special friend, Lisa. Perhaps Hugh and Joyce were spearated or divorced.3

Family

Joyce MacKay b. 19 Feb 1937, d. 8 Nov 1999
Marriage*Hugh married Joyce MacKay in 1955.4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Bentley Cemetery: Hugh Gordon Blish
    Grave marker transcription:
    BLISH
    Hugh Gordon     Jan. 3, 1934 - Feb. 13, 2014
    What We Keep In Memory Is Ours Unchanged Forever.
  2. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207), Since Hugh was the uncle of Sherry and John Blish, his parents were the same as their father's.
  3. [S14541] Obituaries: Blish, Hugh, Fort McMurray Today, Fort McMurray, Alberta, 19 Feb 2014, Page 11, columns 1 & 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary:Hugh "Hughie" BLISH. Hereinafter cited as Fort McMurray Today.
  4. [S14539] Obituaries: Blish, Red Deer Advocate, Red Deer, Alberta, 11 Nov 1999, Page 23, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Joyce Blish, 1937-1999 (Aged 62). Hereinafter cited as Red Deer Advocate.

Billy Blish1

M, #49464, b. circa 1964, d. 1964
Father*Hugh Gordon Blish1 b. 3 Jan 1934, d. 13 Feb 2014
Mother*Joyce MacKay1 b. 19 Feb 1937, d. 8 Nov 1999
Last Edited7 Mar 2024
     He was born circa 1964.1
     Billy Blish died in 1964.1
     In the obituary of Joyce Blish who died 8 November 1999, her infant son, Billy Blish, was listed as predeceased.1
     In the obituary of Hugh Gordon Blish who died 13 February 2014, his infant son, Billy Blish, was listed as predeceased.2

Citations

  1. [S14539] Obituaries: Blish, Red Deer Advocate, Red Deer, Alberta, 11 Nov 1999, Page 23, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Joyce Blish, 1937-1999 (Aged 62). Hereinafter cited as Red Deer Advocate.
  2. [S14541] Obituaries: Blish, Hugh, Fort McMurray Today, Fort McMurray, Alberta, 19 Feb 2014, Page 11, columns 1 & 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary:Hugh "Hughie" BLISH. Hereinafter cited as Fort McMurray Today.

Eugene Blish1,2

M, #49479, b. 26 March 1901, d. 5 April 1976
Last Edited9 Mar 2024
     Eugene married Sylvia Pearl Petry.1,2 He was born on 26 March 1901 at Louisiana, USA.1,2
     Eugene Blish died on 5 April 1976 at Bentley, Alberta, Canada, at age 75.1
     He was commonly known as Gene Blish.1,3
     In the obituary of Hugh Gordon Blish who died 13 February 2014, his parents, Gene Blish and Sylvia Blish were listed or implied as predeceased.3

Family

Sylvia Pearl Petry b. 29 Nov 1912, d. 11 Sep 1975
Children

Citations

  1. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Bentley Cemetery: Eugene “Gene” Blish
    Grave marker transcription:
    BLISH
    Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them o' Lord
    Father     Eugene     1901 - 1976
    Mother     Sylvia Pearl     1912 - 1975.
  2. [S14536] Eugene George Blish, Death Registration 1995-09-012842 (20 Jun 1995), Royal BC Museum - Genealogy Collection, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, B.C. Archives image of Death Registration: Eugene George Blish. Hereinafter cited as BC Death Registration -Blish, E Gd.
  3. [S14541] Obituaries: Blish, Hugh, Fort McMurray Today, Fort McMurray, Alberta, 19 Feb 2014, Page 11, columns 1 & 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary:Hugh "Hughie" BLISH. Hereinafter cited as Fort McMurray Today.
  4. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207), Since Hugh was the uncle of Sherry and John Blish, his parents were the same as their father's.

Sylvia Pearl Petry1

F, #49480, b. 29 November 1912, d. 11 September 1975
Last Edited9 Mar 2024
     Sylvia married Eugene Blish.2,3 She was born on 29 November 1912 at Bentley, Alberta, Canada.1
     Sylvia Pearl Petry died on 11 September 1975 at Bentley, Alberta, Canada, at age 62.1
     Sylvia Pearl Petry was buried at Bentley Cemetery, Bentley, Alberta, Canada.1
     In the obituary of Hugh Gordon Blish who died 13 February 2014, his parents, Gene Blish and Sylvia Blish were listed or implied as predeceased.4

Family

Eugene Blish b. 26 Mar 1901, d. 5 Apr 1976
Children

Citations

  1. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Bentley Cemetery: Sylvia Pearl Blish née Petry
    Grave marker transcription:
    BLISH
    Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them o' Lord
    Father     Eugene     1901 - 1976
    Mother     Sylvia Pearl     1912 - 1975.
  2. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Bentley Cemetery: Eugene “Gene” Blish
    Grave marker transcription:
    BLISH
    Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them o' Lord
    Father     Eugene     1901 - 1976
    Mother     Sylvia Pearl     1912 - 1975.
  3. [S14536] Eugene George Blish, Death Registration 1995-09-012842 (20 Jun 1995), Royal BC Museum - Genealogy Collection, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, B.C. Archives image of Death Registration: Eugene George Blish. Hereinafter cited as BC Death Registration -Blish, E Gd.
  4. [S14541] Obituaries: Blish, Hugh, Fort McMurray Today, Fort McMurray, Alberta, 19 Feb 2014, Page 11, columns 1 & 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary:Hugh "Hughie" BLISH. Hereinafter cited as Fort McMurray Today.
  5. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207), Since Hugh was the uncle of Sherry and John Blish, his parents were the same as their father's.