Obituary: Georgia (Abbott) Blagdon
Georgia Abbott Blagdon, 88, Dies in Kittery After Long Illness
KITTERY, N.H. – Georgia Abbott Blagdon, an 88‑year‑old longtime Kittery resident, quietly passed away on April 8, 2026. She had battled a series of health challenges—including dementia, a stroke, and complications from COVID‑19—over the past decade.
Blagdon’s family said her passing was a gentle conclusion to a life marked by resilience. “She was always kind, loving, and quick with a laugh,” a relative shared. “Even when her memory faded and conversation became difficult, she remained a steady source of warmth and humor.”
For the last years of her life, Blagdon resided in assisted‑living facilities. From 2015 to 2023 she lived at Avita of Stroudwater in Westbrook, where caregivers helped her manage dementia and maintain a quality of life. She moved to Durgin Pines in Kittery in 2023, where staff continued to support her through a severe stroke that dramatically reduced her independence but, according to her family, helped ease a long‑standing depression.
The Blagdon family expressed gratitude toward the caregivers at both facilities, thanking them for enabling her to live contentedly during her final years. “Their compassion and professionalism gave Georgia a sense of peace,” the family noted.
Blagdon’s death follows a period of increasing health struggles. Her family’s obituary—available in full on RipostaFH.com—provides additional details about her life, family, and legacy.
The community mourns the loss of a beloved Kittery resident whose gentle spirit and sense of humor touched many. Funeral arrangements and memorial services will be announced by the family in the coming days.
