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David O'Connell Blackford, 51, of Tariffville, died Monday, August 8, 2022. He was born November 25, 1970 in Hartford, the son of Nancy (McGann) Blackford of Simsbury and the late John Doner Blackford and had been a life long resident of Tariffville. He was an advanced Machinist. An avid amateur astronomer, David attended the Stellafane Astronomy gathering in Vermont every year along with many other astronomy gatherings in Connecticut. David often demonstrated astronomy at area …

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Dave will be missed by many of his friends in the amateur astronomical community for sharing his happiness and generosi…
Dave will be missed by many of his friends in the amateur astronomical community for sharing his ha…
Dave will be missed by many of his friends in the amateur astron…

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Born

November 25th, 1970
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Passed away

August 8th, 2022
Tariffville, Connecticut

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Cause of death

Natural Causes, peacefully in his sleep

Method of disposition

Cremation

Vincent Funeral Home
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David "Dave" Blackford