Barbara (Bobbie) Blood

LOVELL — Barbara (Bobbie) Blood, 85, of Lovell passed away Monday morning, March 14, 2011 at Bridgton Hospital. She was born in Waterford on April 5, 1925, the daughter of Clarence Kimball and Blanch (Morse) Kimball of Waterford. She grew up in North Waterford with her grandparents Merl and Susie (Morse) Grant.

She was a hard worker, working in and out of the home. She enjoyed working in her flower gardens but most of all she enjoyed her children, grandchildren and family gatherings. 

Mrs. Blood is predeceased by her husband, Merton W. Blood. She is survived by six children, Steve and wife Gail, Pat Thurston and husband Bruce, Rod and wife Jennifer, Carol Flanders and husband Leslie, Scott and wife Penney and Louise Ramsay and husband Bob; 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

At her  request there will be no visiting hours or funeral service. A graveside service will be held at #4 Cemetery in Lovell later in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Harvest Hills Animal Center "for Bobbi's love of her animals," 1389 Bridgton Road, Rt. 302, Fryeburg, ME 04037 or to Fryeburg Rescue, P.O. 177 Fryeburg, ME 04037. Arrangements are made with Wood Funeral Home. On-line condolences may be expressed to the family at www.woodfuneralhome.org.