Susan M. Blaisdell, 71, died February 15, 2017 in Bar Harbor, ME. She was born May 26, 1945 in New Haven, CT., the daughter of James and Ruth (Spencer) Lombardi. Susan loved to be with children. She worked in special education as an aid at Conners Elementary School in Bar Harbor and was a bus driver for 21 years. Susan worked in the Bar Harbor Town Office for almost 10 years, prior to her retirement.
She enjoyed being a mother and grandmother and she loved the New England Patriots.

She is survived by her husband of 19 years, Richard Blaisdell of Bar Harbor, three sons; Joseph M. Lipinski and wife, Lisa of Augusta, Steven J. Lipinski of Ellsworth and Kevin M. Lipinski and wife, Kelli of North Haven, CT. Step-son, Jeremy W. Blaisdell and partner, Rachel Spinney of Trenton, four grandchildren; Alicia Harriman, Joseph A. Lipinski, William and Madison Lipinski, and two great-grandsons. Susan was predeceased by her brother, Nelson Lombardi.

At Susan’s request, services will be private.

Contributions in Susan’s memory may be made to Downeast Horizons, 77 Union Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605.

Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald, 1139 Main St., Mt. Desert, ME.

Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.