Joseph Robert Blades 1981 Bridgewater Bulletin Joseph Robert Blades, 56, of Meisner's Section, passed away Thursday, June 18, 1981, in the Dawson Memorial Hospital, Bridgewater. Born at Wood's Harbour, he was the son of the late Robert and Hattie (Chetwynd) Blades. He was a machine operator and later a night watchman for Acadia Construction. He was a faithful member of St. John's in the Wilderness Anglican Church, New Germany. Surviving are his wife, the former Carolyn Beth Robar; two daughters, Cathy and Beth; a son, Garth, all at home; four sisters, Essie (Mrs. Alden Brannern), Wood's Harbour; Mrs. Lillian Adams, Jordan Falls; Violet (Mrs. Lawrence Nickerson), Stoughton, Mass.; Mrs. Vera Chetwynd, Yarmouth; two brothers, Clifford, Bridgewater; and Jerry, Shag Harbour. He was predeceased by seven brothers and two sisters.