Madeline E. Blais

PITTSBURG, NEW HAMPSHIRE – Mrs. Madeline E. (Tenney) Blais, 78, of Pittsburg, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family early Wednesday morning, April 23, 2008, at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook. Madeline was born on February 4, 1930, in Bingham, Maine, a daughter of the late George Tenney and Eva (Frith) Tenney. She spent her early years in Edes Falls, Maine, and moved to Pittsburg at the age of 17, residing there for the rest of her life. Madeline and her husband, Howard, ran the Pittsburg Trading Post for a short time. She later earned her licensed practical nursing degree and worked at the Coos County Nursing Hospital for many years. Mrs. Blais was an artist who enjoyed painting New England scenery and wildlife. She enjoyed telling family stories and discussing geneology. She had many tales to tell about Pittsburg “back in the day.” Madeline was an avid snowmobiler and enjoyed the outdoors and its wildlife. She was especially fond of her pets. Mrs. Blais was a charter member of the Pittsburg Ridge Runners snowmobile club, and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Beecher Falls, Vt. She leaves behind three sons: Dennis and wife, Louise, of Pittsburg, NH, Wayne and fiancé, Linda Henry of Hartford, Me., and Donald and wife, Bea, of Pittsburg; a brother, Leroy Tenney of Lincoln, Me.; seven grandchildren, Mark Blais, Craig Blais, Brian Blais, Jesse Blais, Austin Blais, Marcie (Blais) Carvey, and Justin Blais; and eight great-granchildren. Mrs. Blais is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Howard, in 1996. There will be no calling hours. Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service at the Pittsburg Hollow Cemetery on Sunday, May 11, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. with The Reverend Rick Boyden officiating. Expressions of sympathy in Madeline’s memory may be made to either the Swing Program at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital (UCVH), c/o Kim Daley, 181 Corliss Lane, Colebrook, NH 03576, or to the North Country Humane Society, c/o Joan Shatney, 60 Pleasant Street, Colebrook, NH 03576. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.

Madeline E. Blais

February 4, 1930 - April 23, 2008