Blair Spencer Brownell

Blair Spencer Brownell, age 53, of Wilmington, Delaware passed away on Wednesday, December 27,2023 surrounded by his loved ones.

Blair graduated from AI DuPont High School and attended West Coast Heavy Equipment College in Woodland, WA. Blair was a heavy equipment operator.

He enjoyed CB radios, spending summers in Cape May, N.J. with his grandparents, landscaping, animals and he was an avid fisherman, but most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Blair is survived by his parents, William Spencer Brownell and Leila Love Halligan. He was a loving Father to Kayla McManus (Paul) and a wonderful Pop Pop to Dominic, Demitri, and Decklyn. He is also survived by his Aunt Robin Love Tarello, stepsister, Katherine Li adopted sister, Holly Halligan and best friend, Dottie Perillo.

A Memorial Gathering will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, at Chandler Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, Delaware 19803. An opportunity to share memories will be at 3:30 pm. Interment will be private.

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John Camp writes,

Blair, I have so many great memories of all us growing up in Centreville together. We must've spent hundreds of hours hanging out behind the bank listening to a ton of music and playing hackey-sack or trying to saw each others heads off with a Frisbee skipped off of the parking lot. Also sledding down a frozen Twaddell Mill Road every winter was the best. We fished whenever we could. Raintree pond was our special place. Rest in peace brother. John

01/04/2024 06:29 am

Dennis Schofield writes,

I remember your first day of middle school. I thought, "Who is this 6 foot man that just showed up in class?" You've been a great guy with a heart of gold for as long as I've known you. And you were a big supporter of local bands, both from buying music to catching gigs. Rest easy, my friend.

01/04/2024 09:27 am

DeVaughn Spangler writes,

To my buddy Blair Not a day goes by that I don't think about you, my brother. On my first day in Oxford House, you took me under your wing, and we clicked. I loved making you laugh until you cried. You taught me a lot about fish tanks and various animals. You were like the Uncle I never had. See you in paradise, fly high. Rest in peace.

01/04/2024 04:09 pm

Tara mcCleary writes,

Uncle Blair I'll carry your memories close to my heart. You were like my second dad. I love you and will miss you till we meet again. I'm glad I was able to have chance to see you and say goodbye. Thank you for always being here for my family

01/04/2024 04:44 pm

Jamie Gwin lit a candle and writes,

Kay, Ginger, Dottie and family, I'm so sorry for your loss guys! I pray you all can find peace in knowing he is watching over you all. I remember alot of summers and weekends hanging out with Kayla at her dad's house, he was a funny man who loved that radio blotter!! With love, Jamie Gwin

01/04/2024 04:53 pm

Joan Greenamoyer lit a candle and writes,

Dear Dottie, You and Blairs Family are in my thoughts and prayers. I sure do miss all my patients and families that I used to take of. Fondly, Joani from Dr. Hayes Office.

01/04/2024 04:56 pm

Kathy writes,

So very sorry for the loss of your father.. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers 🙏♥️

01/04/2024 05:45 pm

Brittany lit a candle and writes,

Prayers to the Family. Lots of good times spent with Blair, Dottie and Kayla as kids. My condolences. Blair always knew how to bring laughter to any situation. May he rest easy. 🩷

01/04/2024 06:34 pm

John Ballen writes,

Sincere condolences to Bill and Katherine.

01/04/2024 09:40 pm

Dorothy blodgett lit a candle and writes,

Rest in peace big guy many good conversations, lots of Joy watching you recover from a hopeless state of mind, always there to talk and be there for me with no judgment, and you were a huge part of why I started talking to my son again after 16 years.

01/04/2024 10:35 pm

Joe Casey writes,

I haven’t seen Blair in many years but always remember the joy be got out of life. He loved to mess around and joke. Always had a smile on his face. It could be the smile before he was gonna prank you but it was there. lol. He was a good dude and would always help a friend. Rest in peace my friend.

01/06/2024 12:17 pm

Donna writes,

Sorry to hear of Blairs passing, although we only knew each other for a short time, I know he loved his family very much from the talks we had together. Praying for his family & friends. He had an infectious smile and sense of humor that brightened my days. I enjoyed listing to his stories about his grandchildren that he talked about all the time and all the fishing stories. Our views on alot of things seemed to align and our talks will be greatly missed. It was so easy to talk to him because he was so open and willing to lend an ear when needed. Rest in Peace Blair aka Star Ranger.

01/09/2024 08:53 am

Sharon cook writes,

I love you and I miss you . Your my favorite brother in law . All the times we had will be missed . I’ll see you soon my brother . Sharon cook .

01/26/2024 02:47 pm

Leila Love Halligan lit a candle and writes,

My dearest Blair, it will soon be a month that we held your beautiful Celebration For Life Service. It was touching how many of your special friends were there. You would have been so flattered and proud of all the wonderful comments and speeches friends gave. You are loved by so many. Dottie did a wonderful job pulling the service together. The slide presentation, flowers from Yuki and your Dad, the music and blown up pictures were so touching. I miss you terribly Blair! I hold you every day in my heart, I talk to you and tell you at least ten times a day how much I miss you and love you. I was so blessed to have you as my Son. Holly misses you very much and Kathy. We will never get over loosing you so soon in your life. It all happened so quickly. You were very sick, more than we realized. I pray you are in a heavenly place surrounded with Moo, Funkle, Joe and all those you loved and lost. Even your fur friends especially Bootsy. I wanted so many more years to spend with you Blair. I am heartbroken I can't hug you, call you, laugh with you and talk to you. I hope beyond hope when I get to heaven that we can continue where we left off and you will be waiting for me. I want to have the kids and Dot come here to my home and fish. You are missed so terribly by the kids. Fishing won't be the same without you. Life will never be the same without you. Yes, I was always so proud of you. I hold all that pride in my heart. Dominic reminds me so much of you. He is darling. Good night dear Blair and I know we will meet again. We Love you and miss you so very much. Always, your Mom, Holly and Kath.❤️😢😢😢🥰😇 You are my hero, always!

04/15/2024 01:45 am

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