pEvelyn H. Blount, age 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 24, 2016 in Naples, Florida. Born in West Englewood, N.J. to George and Evelyn Benson, she was educated in local schools. Graduated in 1952 from St. Lawrence University, Canton, N.Y. with a degree in Education/Liberal Arts, and a Secondary School Certificate from Paterson State Teachers’ College. She taught in Teaneck N.J. schools until her marriage in 1954 to F. Thomas Blount of Lacona, N.Y., also a graduate of St. Lawrence University. Mr. and Mrs. Blount enjoyed 56 years of marriage (Tom passed away in 2010), first in Lacona, N.Y., later in Marco Island, Florida, and Naples, Florida upon retirement. She is survived by four daughters: Suzanne Bartlett, Lacona, N.Y., Cynthia Blount, Westport, CT, Leslie Blount, Boynton Beach, Florida, and Alison LaSpada, Wallkill, N.Y. and five grandchildren: Travis Bartlett, Max Bartlett, Emily Klotz, Matthew LaSpada, and Sarah LaSpada./ppSummers were spent in Henderson Harbor, N.Y., a home the Blounts enjoyed thoroughly. Boating and fishing on Lake Ontario became a great enjoyment. “Evie” enjoyed gardening, sewing, and craftwork, as well as volunteering, golfing, and photography./ppIn lieu of flowers, friends may consider a donation to the following: Avow Hospice, Whipporwill Lane, Naples, Florida; “Bosom Buddies”, 4330 Tamiami Trail, E. Naples, Florida (#239-417-4600), “Smile Train” at www.smiletrain.org, or of one’s choice./ppNo funeral or calling hours are planned. A private memorial service will be at the convenience of the family at Henderson Harbor, N.Y. /p
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