Mildred E. (Knowles) Blood, 80, of Northborough and a formerly a long time Southborough resident died on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Mass General Hospital after a very short illness.
She was the wife of Edward L. Blood for over 60 years.
Born in Somerville, she was the daughter of the late Cooper and Violet (Johnston) Knowles. Millie was a 1953 graduate of Marlborough High School and was secretary of her class. She was a self-employed real estate agent for many years.
Millie was an active member of Pilgrim Church of Southborough. She was also an active member of Northborough and Southborough Senior Center and enjoyed volunteering at Marlboro Hospital, and Tower Hill Botanical Gardens as she was an avid gardener. Millie also made many visits to nursing homes and housebound folks. She was a member of a Harmonica Club in Northborough and a member of the Southboro Singer Songsters as she loved to sing.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Edward L. Blood, Jr. and his wife Mary; Debra Petrie and her husband Jim; Donna Ahern and her husband Steve; Timothy Blood and his wife Lisa; 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandsons; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
There will be no visiting hours.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 17, at 1:30 PM at Pilgrim Church, Common Street, Southborough, all are welcome to celebrate her life with the Lord that she loved so much.
In her memory, contributions may be sent to Pilgrim Church, Common Street, Southborough, MA 01772
To leave words of condolence to the family, please visit Morrisfuneralparlor.com.
(Obituary via Morris Funeral Home)
