Tony Blackburn passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 88 years of age. He
will be lovingly remembered by his wife Joyce Blackburn, children, Mark (Janet) Blackburn of Albany, New York, Sandra (Bob) Strate of Kamloops, BC, Lee Blackburn of Nelson, BC, and Brad (Brenda) Blackburn of Kamloops; grandchildren John (Anna Christina) Blackburn, Alanna Blackburn, (Sergio), Bailey Blackburn (Eric), Justin (Stephanie) Strate, Kyra Blackburn, Roz (Brad) Welder, Robert Berard, Ashley (Trevor) Salle, and Markie Blackburn; great grandchildren, Cam, Clairesse, Jeremy, Corey, Tessa, Weston, John, Alexandra and Eva; and siblings, Madeline (Helen) Blackburn, Teresa Shields, Leon Thew, John (Rose) Blackburn, and Gaiten (Eugene) Lemoges. He was predeceased by his daughter, Debra Berard and grandson, Nicholas Strate.
Tony will be sadly missed by family and friends, his contagious smile and
sense of humour will always be remembered. He drove logging trucks,
self-employed, hauling for Balco and Toyko in Merritt and Kamloops, BC,
retiring at 65 years old. Son Brad Blackburn bought out the company,
Blackburn Trucking Ltd., to keep the legacy going for 52 years. Tony then
went to work with his son in-law Bob Strate, at Delta Irrigation. Tony and
Joyce spent many happy days travelling in their motorhome, and spending
quality time with their children and friends.
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Sending our deepest condolences to your family. So sorry for your loss.
Sandy and family,
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing.. your Dad is a legend to many..so many old memories from the early years. Our hearts go out to you all. So sorry for you loss.
So sorry to hear of Uncle’s passing.My condolences to Aunty Joyce and the family. Every was always so kind, funny and sweet.Barb and I send hugs for all of you
So sorry to hear of Tony’s passing. Condolences to all of you from Doris McNutt and family
The Taylor family and Martin Mountain Logging send our sincere condolences to the Blackburn family. Tony was one of the best truck drivers that we had the pleasure of working with!
Grant and I send our condolences. Tony’s sense of humor and story telling are something I will always remember. He will be missed
Dear Aunty Joyce,
Deepest condolences and also to Mark, Brad, Lee and Sandy too. Uncle Tony was a legend and will be missed.
Sending big hugs!
Love John & Sylvia Jackson
I am very sorry to here of Tony’s Passing
I had the pleasure of working with Tony for
several years at in the Woodland Division
at Balco Industries As a trucking contractor
He was a reliable and dependable good natured
easy going person, Also a strong Business
sense when required He made all associated
with Tony our jobs a lot easier