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Richard "Buzz" Blankenship

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There will be a celebration of Buzzy’s life on June 26, 2016, at the East Chop Beach Club from 5 to 8 pm. Please bring your memories of him to share.

Buzzy died at the age of 70 on Sept. 7, 2015.

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