Daniel Blair's Obituary
Daniel Wade Blair, 62
DOVER — Daniel Wade Blair passed
away on Feb. 13, 2019 after a courageous
battle with
cancer. His last
days were spent
with family and
friends in the comfort
of Delaware
Hospice, Milford.
Dan was born on
July 21, 1955 in
Baltimore, Md. to
the (late) Archie
and Marie Blair of Dover, and was the
youngest of 13 siblings.
He enjoyed spending time with family
and friends, a good meal, and was an
avid antiques collector, with his favorite
being the Wizard of Oz and crystal
wares. Dan loved to travel, picking up
his treasures wherever he went. He
not only loved going to yard sales, but
having them too. His heart belonged
to his beloved dogs which surrounded
him throughout his life. He wore many
hats during his time with us; from Gino’s,
to a grocery clerk and store clerk,
then a store manager, and bar manager.
But most of all, he will forever be remembered
as a wonderful son, grandson,
brother, nephew, uncle, partner,
cousin, and friend. His giving heart
and comforting smile will be missed.
Dan was preceded in death by his
father, Archie Blair; brothers, Bob,
Frank, Sam, and William (Billy) Blair;
sisters, Janet Blair, Deanie Buxton
and Rose Bennett; niece, Jeri Garber;
and his lifelong partner, Roger Littleton.
While it was a reunion in heaven,
he left many friends and family who
mourn and miss him very much. He
is survived by his beautiful mother,
Alice Marie Blair of Dover; brothers,
Chuck (Doris) Blair of Marydel and
Wayne (Carol) Sapp of Viola; sisters,
Joan Buxton, Jean (Andy) Aiken both
of Dover, and Doris Carey of Bradford,
Pa. There are many special nieces and
nephews, as well as several friends, including
Randy Carlisle whose lives will
forever be touched.
A viewing will be held at Trader Funeral
Home (12 Lotus St., Dover, DE,
19901) on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019 from
6-8 p.m. Funeral services will then be
held at Trader Funeral Home on Friday,
Feb. 22, 2019 from 12-1 p.m. with
burial at Barrett’s Chapel Cemetery
(6486 Bay Rd., Frederica, DE 19946)
immediately afterward. Food and Fellowship
will follow at The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (237
W. Lebanon Rd., Dover, DE 19901) at
3:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations
can be made to Delaware Hospice,
Milford. On behalf of Dan Blair’s family,
we thank each and every one of you
who has supported, loved, and served
him and us through this difficult time.
Letters of condolences may be sent
to www.traderfh.com
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