Randy B. Blackmer – October 13, 2023

Livonia: NY:  Born in Canandaigua, New York December 27, 1954, Randy was raised in Honeoye by his parents George “Max” and Barbara Blackmer. Randy was predeceased by his “Pop” Max Blackmer and his father Lester Colegrove. He is survived by his mother Barbara Blackmer, wife Jackie (Shepard) Blackmer, and his children Ben (Victoria) Blackmer, Tricia (Mike) Pierce, and stepson Joe (Leah) Shepard. Grandsons, Brandon, Tyler, Hunter, Brennon and Henry and granddaughters Hailey and Kynsley. Also surviving Randy are his siblings, Melinda (Tom) Schaffer, Michael (Yvonne) Colegrove, Amber (Todd) Bohlander, several nieces and nephews, his best friend Raymond Gascon, and close friend Steve Harvey.

Randy attended Honeoye Central School and Finger Lakes BOCES for Auto Mechanics. After high school Randy started driving trucks over the road mostly and did so for more than 40 years. His family and trucks were what was most important to him. Randy lived in Honeoye until he moved to Tennessee in 2006 to be closer to Ben and his family. He lived there until 2019 when he moved back to New York and settled in Livonia Center with Jackie so that Jackie could be closer to her mother and family.

He was an animal lover and especially loved spending time over the years with his three dogs, Rusty, Lucy, and Tabitha. He enjoyed spending time with family, going to the movies, 4-wheeling, Ford trucks, and collecting John Deere memorabilia.

There will be no formal calling hours or memorial service. The family will celebrate Randy’s life privately.  Donations can be made in Randy’s name to the American Diabetes Association, 160 Allens Creek Road, Rochester, NY 14618 or Dementia Society of America, PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901.   To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

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8 thoughts on “Randy B. Blackmer – October 13, 2023

  1. Rest in Peace Nephew. You deserve the rest. You were such a cute kid, I just couldn’t get mad at you even when you were attempting to push a small dresser down the stairs as I was going up them. You helped your Grandfather if there was anything heavy to be lifted. Thank you.
    Barbara, Jackie, Ben and Patricia. I have so many memories of him as he was growing up. I would love to share.
    Aunt Sandy

  2. Barb & family,
    I am sorry to hear of your loss of Randy.
    Miss Barb, I always think of you and wonder how you are , where you are now days.. I will never forget the one who took me under your wing when starting on the ambulance.
    My love always sweet lady.

  3. Barb and family,
    We spent time today “remembering” Randy’s life…..the times Bill babysat for Randy, Randy’s truck parked behind our home, the horses, the jokes. He was a fellow who lived a full life.
    Peace and prayers. Hoping the memories fill your broken hearts.
    Love,
    Marsha, Bill and the Fitzgerald family

  4. Randy made my friend Jackie very happy! They loved each other unconditionally and their love is a role model for the many lives they have touched! My condolences to the family!

  5. Jackie and family, I am so very sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. May your good memories hold you over til you meet again. His health struggle is over and now your lives without him begin. May the Lord be your rock during this time of sorrow. Love and prayers Donna

  6. Jackie, Thinking of you and hoping all your memories of Randy keep him alive in your heart forever.

  7. Randy was a good friend. We spent many hours together in the various diners in Honeoye. Conversations serious and funny were abundant. I miss those days and hold the memories dear in my heart. Rest in peace my friend, til we meet again.

  8. Barb and family, please find peace knowing Randy is now at ease and in a better place. I remember his laugh and and smile because it was so memorable.

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