Maurice J. Blackwell Sr., 86, of Lisbon passed away peacefully on July 18, 2024 at The Hospice House in Auburn surrounded by his family.  

He was born Aug. 28, 1937, a son of George and Phyllis (Smith) Blackwell. Maurice was one of 10 children. He attended school in Cundy’s Harbor. 

Maurice was always busy; he co-owned and operated the Black Diamond dragging boat, worked construction for R.A Webber and J.R Hill, and worked for the City of Bath. He dug clams for many years, captained a boat and harvested sea urchins and scallops.

He was just as busy in his free time. Maurice was a skilled woodworker, whittling models and then building full-scale boats. When he could get away, he enjoyed going up north to hunt and fish.

Maurice was predeceased by his first wife, Nancy Blackwell; four sisters, Sharon, Barbara, Sylvia and Marion; and three brothers, George, Dennis and Leon.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia Blackwell of Lisbon and her family; two sons, Maurice John Blackwell Jr. and his wife Debbie of Naples, Florida and Jeffrey Blackwell and his wife Lori of Dresden; one daughter, Crystal Thibeault and husband John of Woolwich; two brothers, Bob Blackwell and David Blackwell; many stepchildren, grandchildren, a great-grandchildren, a great-great-grandson, nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28 at Oak Grove Cemetery in Bath. Entrance to the cemetery is off Oak Grove Avenue, between the ponds.

Arrangements are made by Daigle Funeral Home, 819 High Street, Bath.  Condolences may be made online at DaigleFuneralHome.com