
Passed away suddenly at home on Friday December 9, 2016 at the age of 64 years. Beloved husband of 29 years to Elaine (Booker) Otterman. Loving father of Erin & Wes, Rod & Candice, Chantelle & Michael, and Christine & Eric. Dear son of Robert & Shirley. Brother of Paul & Lynn, Steve & Susan, and Emily & Bill. Son-In-Law of Donald & the late Isabelle. Brother-In-Law of Virginia & Dale, Laurie & Terry, and Jeff & Judy. Also survived by and will be missed by his nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. The family will honour his life with visitation at the Hyde & Mott Chapel, R.H.B. Anderson Funeral Homes Ltd., 60 Main Street, South, Hagersville on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at the Faith Lutheran Church, 1308 Hwy #3 East, Dunnville on Wednesday December 14, 2016 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to Canadian Lutheran World Relief, St. Joseph's Healthcare Foundation or the charity of your choice. www.rhbanderson.com
     
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					Craig & Dawna Schaeffer				 
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					Dec 10th, 2016				
			
			Sorry to hear about Blair's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.    
 
		    
    				
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					Ken and Debbi Roth				 
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					Dec 10th, 2016				
			
			Our prayers and thoughts are with the family.    
 
		    
    				
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					Catherine Gross				 
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					Dec 11th, 2016				
			
			I cannot believe Blair is no longer with us. Please accept my deepest condolences. You are in my thoughts & prayers.    
 
		    
    				
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					Martin Vigon				 
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					Dec 11th, 2016				
			
			So sorry to hear of Blairs' passing.  My condolences to the family.    
 
		    
    				
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					Shannon &Chris Noonan				 
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					Dec 11th, 2016				
			
			With our sincerest condolences Rod &  Candice and family.  We are thinking of you at this difficult time.  Sending you strength and comfort.    
 
		    
    				
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					Reg & Betty Schweyer				 
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					Dec 11th, 2016				
			
			So sorry to hear of Blair's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.    
 
		    
    				
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					Don and Henny Donovan				 
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					Dec 11th, 2016				
			
			So very sorry to hear of Blair's passing.  We will miss the funeral as we are in Florida, but are thinking of your family Elaine.    
 
		    
    				
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					Alice Creighton				 
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					Dec 11th, 2016				
			
			My prayers are with you, Elaine and your family. Sending healing hugs to you all.  Rest in Heavenly Peace, Blair.  oxxoooxoxoox    
 
		    
    				
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					Robert and Susan Kragten				 
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					Dec 11th, 2016				
			
			We are so very sorry for the loss of Blair.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.    
 
		    
    				
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					don harris				 
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					Dec 11th, 2016				
			
			Elaine and Family: Please accept our sincerest condolences. To say we are in shock is an understatement. Not only did I consider Blair a work-mate but also a friend. I will miss "Hoot and Holler" (our work nickname for him) and this is way too soon. Unfortunately we spend our winters in Az and we will miss the funeral but please know that our thoughts and prayers will be will you and the family.
Don and Donna Harris    
 
		    
    				
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					Andy Bonnell				 
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					Dec 11th, 2016				
			
			Chantal & Family
So sorry to hear about the sudden loss of your father. My deepest condolences to you and your family.    
 
		    
    				
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					David & Davina Kindy				 
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					Dec 11th, 2016				
			
			So very sorry to hear of the sudden loss of Blair.  Our prayers and thoughts are with you Elaine and your family.    
 
		    
    				
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					Julie (Otterman) Rowntree				 
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					Dec 11th, 2016				
			
			Our family is so sorry to hear about Blair's passing. Our thoughts are with you, Elaine & your family and Bob & Shirley and the rest of the family. You will be remembered in our prayers. God Bless you all.    
 
		    
    				
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					Fay & Nadine Schaeffer & family				 
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					Dec 11th, 2016				
			
			So sorry to hear about Blair!!! Our deepest sympathy to you Elaine and family.    
 
		    
    				
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					Barry Benner and Karen Lees				 
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					Dec 11th, 2016				
			
			Elaine and Family, Uncle Bob and Aunt Shirley, Paul, Steve, Emily and your Families: Karen and myself are in shock. We saw Blair this past June at my mother's ( Shirley Benner ) 90th birthday. He looked healthy and happy. We are so sad for your loss. This seems far too soon. Our loving thoughts and prayers will be with you all during this tough time. Barry and Karen    
 
		    
    				
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					Helen Cowan				 
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					Dec 11th, 2016				
			
			I was just looking in our school yearbook this week and saw his picture. I'm so sorry for your loss    
 
		    
    				
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					Mark Hone				 
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					Dec 11th, 2016				
			
			Sorry to hear of Blairs passing. Worked with him for many years. He was truly a great guy    
 
		    
    				
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					Margot Messenger & Earl Lloyd				 
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					Dec 11th, 2016				
			
			We would like to express our heartfelt condolences to the Otterman Families.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.    
 
		    
    				
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					Cheryl Fehrman Brand				 
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					Dec 11th, 2016				
			
			Deepest condolences are extended to the entire Otterman family and friends.  Truly a great loss for all who knew Blair.    
 
		    
    				
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					Ralph and Pat Smith				 
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					Dec 11th, 2016				
			
			Our deepest condolences to all the family    
 
		    
    				
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					Kathy Kohtz				 
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					Dec 11th, 2016				
			
			Dear Family, We are saddened to hear of Cousin Blair's passing. This past summer we celebrated family, friendship, and faith. Thanks for your love and hugs. May our Heavenly Father comfort you now. the Kohtz Family    
 
		    
    				
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					Jim & Karen Otterman				 
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					Dec 11th, 2016				
			
			To Elaine and family,Bob and Shirley and family,Gus and family--May Gods blessings be with you all at this difficult time.Love-Jim and Karen and family.    
 
		    
    				
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					Beth Chapin				 
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					Dec 11th, 2016				
			
			Our deepest sympathies to your family.    
 
		    
    				
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					Rick and Joy Benner				 
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					Dec 11th, 2016				
			
			It is with great sorrow that we are writing this for someone that has passed so early. I remember cousin Blair as a great participant in hockey and baseball and as a roommate in Toronto. He was always so energetic and fun to be with. He will certainly be missed. It is quite shocking after seeing him in Ontario this past summer. Our deepest condolences go out to Elaine and children, Uncle Bob and Aunt Shirley, Paul, Steve, and Emily and their families.  May your memories sustain you at this difficult time. Rick and Joy    
 
		    
    				
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					Tammy Bachur				 
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					Dec 12th, 2016				
			
			Oh Elaine, My heart aches for you. Please feel my big tight hug that surrounds you .
What can I say about Blair, he sure was talented and added much to our choir not only with his voice but his ability to play musical instruments as well. Its funny we had a concert at Albright and we were laughing at the time, not only do we miss Blair but we miss you as well as the purse holder and watcher of all.  Your commitment to Blair as both of you travelled the distances not only for concerts but the practices as well is something that is above and beyond.. I thank you for that. Our choir was blessed by the presence of both of you . Last nights concert at Grace was dedicated to Blair.  I found this verse and I thought it was appropriate. God Bless.  xoxox
I am standing on the sea shore. A Ship sails and spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the ocean.
She is an object of beauty and I stand watching her till at last she fades on the horizon, and someone at my side says, "She is gone." Gone where? Gone from my sight, that is all.
She is just as large in the masts, hull and spars as she was when I saw her, and just as able to bear her load of living freight to its destination. The diminished size and total loss of sight is in me, not in her.
And just at the moment when someone at my side says, "She is gone," there are others who are watching her coming, and other voices take up a glad shout, "There she comes," and that is dying. 
Bishop Brent
1862 - 1929    
 
		    
    				
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					Ryan Griffin				 
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					Dec 12th, 2016				
			
			Blair was a great teacher and mentor. My condolences to your family. He will be missed.    
 
		    
    				
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					Sabrina (Schaeffer) Reich				 
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					Dec 12th, 2016				
			
			So very sorry to hear of your loss. Sending my deepest condolences.    
 
		    
    				
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					Jenn Turner				 
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					Dec 12th, 2016				
			
			Christine and Family
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your dad.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Staff and friends at Canadian Tire    
 
		    
    				
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					Jenn Turner				 
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					Dec 12th, 2016				
			
			Christine and Family
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your dad.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Staff and friends at Canadian Tire    
 
		    
    				
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					Vicki Duxbury				 
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					Dec 12th, 2016				
			
			Elaine and family...  So sad to hear of Blair's sudden passing.  We attended public school together way back when!  Then having taught Chantelle at Rainham was such a joy!  My heart hurts thinking of your sudden loss-- far too soon.  Keeping you all in my prayers and asking for strength in the days ahead, and precious comfort for your aching hearts.    
 
		    
    				
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					Cathy Mattson				 
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					Dec 12th, 2016				
			
			Elaine, I'm so sorry for your loss. He will be missed a lot. I pray for you and the whole Otterman family that you will find comfort and peace in knowing that God will always be with you.
Aunt Cathy    
 
		    
    				
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					doug/shirley nunn				 
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					Dec 12th, 2016				
			
			Sorry to learn of Blair's passing. What a great competitor at horseshoes. Enjoyed his aiming fluid. Farewell to a great guy!    
 
		    
    				
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					Doug & Cheryl Smith				 
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					Dec 12th, 2016				
			
			Sending our deepest sympathy to your families.    
 
		    
    				
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					Dave Chanda				 
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					Dec 12th, 2016				
			
			My condolences to the family. Blair was one of the most knowledgeable men of the steelmaking process I had ever had the privilege of working with. He always had the time to answer our queries in such a way that you really felt like you were an important part of the process. Always a great guy to just sit down and have a few laughs with. Thanks for all the chats Scooter!    
 
		    
    				
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					Bernice Cuiper & Dennis Weaver				 
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					Dec 13th, 2016				
			
			Elaine, we were extremely saddened to hear of Blair's passing.  He was a mentor and friend to Dennis and myself for many years.  He will be missed.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.    
 
		    
    				
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					Dave & Lynda Otterman				 
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					Dec 13th, 2016				
			
			Elaine and members of the Otterman and Booker families our deepest condolences on the loss of Blair. While our paths haven't crossed for a good number of years I will remember Blair as our hockey team Captain who led us to a rural school championship and provincial bantam championship in the mid 60's. Those memories will keep his spirit with us forever.
Dave Otterman    
 
		    
    				
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					Elaine Otterman				 
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					Dec 13th, 2016				
			
			Thank you everyone for the loving and kind words . They are very comforting and helpful at this time. Blair touched a lot of people. And all of us are hurting. Find comfort In the Lord Jesus Christ as Blair had all his life on earth and is now singing in the Angel's choir in Heaven. Turn to Christ for comfort    
 
		    
    				
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					Harold Harris				 
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					Dec 14th, 2016				
			
			My condolences to Elaine and family. I had the pleasure of playing pond hockey in Fisherville, Recreational hockey in Hagersville and working with Blair at Stelco; all great times! Blair was a mentor, a competitor and a friend.
He will be missed.