Dr. Riemer was a member of the Providence Medical Society, Rhode Island Medical Society, Pawtucket Medical Society, Providence Surgical Society, R.I. Thoracic Society, Massachusetts Medical Society, Bristol County South Medical Society, Norfolk Medical Society, American College of Surgeons, American Thoracic Society, American Eastern Thoracic Society, Roosevelt Hospital Alumni and Fall River Medical Society. Dr. Riemer was an ardent golfer and former member of Wannamoissett, Montaup, Fall River and Pawtucket country clubs. He was a current member of Acoaxet Country Club, and a member of Rhode Island Country Club for 38 years. Dr. Riemer is also the father of the late Lt. Richard W. Riemer, USAF, and the brother of the late Dr. Karl Riemer and Lucile McIntyre. A Memorial Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at The United Congregational Church in Little Compton, Rhode Island.
Burial is private.
Mrs. Blakeley was born in New Bedford and lived in the city most of her life. Mrs. Blakeley was a graduate of New Bedford High School and an active member of Pilgrim United Church of Christ. She held several officer positions in the Nonquitt Chapter Order of Eastern Star which merged with New Bedford Chapter Order of Eastern Star. She was a past deputy grand matron and past deputy grand marshall of the Grand Chapter of Massachusetts Order of Eastern Star. An avid bridge player, she was also a volunteer for the St. Luke's Hospital Auxiliary.