Obituary

Brookfield--Blanche M. (Adams) Barnes, 83, of 49 Pine Lane, Brookfield, died Wednesday, March 10, 2004, in St. Vincent's Hospital.

Three husbands predeceased her: Robert Blinn, Harold Thorpe, and Fred B. Barnes. She leaves a son, Michael Blinn, of Boylston; a daughter, Shelley Barzetti of Woodbury, CT; 3 grandchildren, Michael Blinn, Jr., of Brookfield, Shawn Blinn of Boylston, and Tammy Aracri of Stoneham NY; and 2 great-grandchildren.Mrs. Barnes was a member and visitor for the Tri-Valley Council of Aging.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday, March 17, in Prospect Cemetery, Vergennes, Vermont. Please omit flowers. Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln Street, Worcester is directing arrangements.