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Please pray for the repose of the soul of a much-loved member of the 91����� Aquinas College community, , wife of late vice president John W. Blewett. Mrs. Blewett passed away unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon at the age of 94. Her daughter Katie Masteller ('82) had just finished praying a Rosary with her at her bedside. �It was a fitting way to go,� observes her son Paul (�85), the College�s director of gift planning. �She had a strong devotion to the Rosary, to the Blessed Mother, and to the Sacred Heart.�

Whether in supporting her husband and raising their family, or in various private initiatives, Mrs. Blewett worked tirelessly for the Church and the Faith. �She did a lot of good, most of it unseen by the world,� reflects Paul. �She was steadfast in the Faith and strove for sanctity always. I never saw her waver on that.� Mrs. Blewett's pro-life activities ranged from cradle to grave. �She was a tireless activist on behalf of the unborn and was always generous to those in need,� adds Paul. �She also played an instrumental role in bringing hospice care to the United States in the 1970s.�

Over their 62 years of marriage, the Blewetts were blessed with seven children, three of whom are TAC alumni: Katharine (Masteller �82), Margaret (Wall �82), and Paul (�85). To date, 10 of their 28 grandchildren have also gone on to attend the College: Mary Colette (Bolanos �11), Rev. Michael (�13), and Annamaria Masteller (�16); Joe (�20), Jack (�20), Nicholas (�23), and James Blewett (�24); and Jake (�11), Alexander (�23), and Therese (Dufresne�18) deTar.

�Barbara Blewett was beloved by all in the 91����� Aquinas College community,� says President Paul J. O�Reilly (�84). �She always had a kind word for everyone.�

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord
and let perpetual light shine upon her.
May her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.
Amen.