Thursday, November 12, 2026 | St. Lawrence County, NY
LOUISVILLE -- Kenneth H. Blair, age 79, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Massena Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Massena, with his loving family by his side.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday November 28, 2026, at the Louisville Fire Department located at 14818 NY-37, Massena, NY 13662 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm.
Burial will take place at the convenience of the family in St. Lawrence Cemetery in Louisville, NY. The family has entrusted funeral arrangements to the care of the Phillips Memorial Home in Massena.
Ken was born in Massena to the late George and Genevieve (White) Blair, on March 25, 1947, and attended Massena Schools graduating from Massena Central in 1965.
Ken married Rebecca Aldridge in Louisville, NY, on June 27, 1975.
Ken started at ALCOA in 1965 and retired in 2003 after 38 years of service.
Ken was a very community minded person where is pride for service could be seen as his involvement with the Louisville Fire Department for over 60 years.
He served the organization and was recognized in 2025 for his 60 years of service. Ken also served as the department’s fire safety officer for 10 years, and 20 years as an official with the NNY Drill Team and Parade Captain’s Association. He also was involved with the Louisville Turtles Firematics Drill Team for 25 years and he also served on various Board of Directors for 20 years. He was also a past member of the Louisville Lions Club.
He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting.
Ken is survived by his wife, Becky, a daughter, Nicole and husband, Jason Beckstead of Louisville, NY and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Ken was predeceased by a brother, Robert Blair, sisters, Shirley Sanders and his brother in-law, Donald Sanders, Inez Dishaw, a niece, Brenda Perkins and his nephews, Joel Sanders and Robert Blair Jr. along with his k9 companion, Molly, his Chocolate Labrador.
Memorial contributions may be acknowledge with Louisville Fire Department; P.O. Box 22, Massena, New York 13662.
Family and friends are encouraged to share online condolences, photos, memories and memorial tress with the family by visiting his memorial page at www.PhillipsMemorial.com.
