Dr. Frank H. Blackington III of Duxbury, died on June 19, at 84. Dr. Blackington was born on May 25, 1928 in Keene, N.H. After receiving a bachelor’s degree at the Keene Teachers College (Keene State College), Dr. Blackington served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He returned to teach history at Marshfield High School, where he met his future wife Rosella Schatz, at the Easter sunrise service. He received his master’s degree from Boston University and his Ph.D. in philosophy of education at Michigan State University. Dr. Blackington served as a professor in philosophy of education at Michigan State and rose to become director of MSU’s Honors College. He then became the president of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown for 20 years until his retirement in 1994. He also served on the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Armed Forces. Dr. Blackington retired to Duxbury, where he remained active on the Board of Directors for the Sandwich Glass Museum, a member of the Snug Harbor Community Chorus and as a member of the Pilgrim Church of Duxbury choir. He enjoyed participating in the activities of his grandchildren, reading, and the gift of music. Dr. Blackington is survived and will be missed by his wife of 53 years, Rosella (Schatz) Blackington; his daughter Deborah Blackington of Duxbury; his son Bradley Blackington and his wife Stephanie of Carmel, Ind.; his grandchildren Courtney Blackington, Tyler Blackington, Brynne Blackington and Grace Blackington; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

Visiting hours were held Friday, June 22 followed by a funeral service on Saturday at the Pilgrim Church of Duxbury. Dr. Blackington was buried in the Mayflower Cemetery, Duxbury. Contributions in Dr. Blackington’s memory may be made to the “Frank Blackington Memorial Fund” for the Pilgrim Church of Duxbury Choir, P.O. Box 186, Duxbury, MA, 02331, or to Snug Harbor Community Chorus (please note “scholarship” in the memo section), P.O. Box 945, Duxbury, MA. 02331. For online guestbook visit macdonaldfuneralhome.com.