Jeri W. Blair, age 80, passed away on August 26, 2026. Born October 18, 1945, Jeri was the son of the late Francis & Viola Blair; predeceased by his brother, Michael. 

He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara; son, Michael; daughter, Amy Landers; former wife, Janice Jones, mother of his children; his stepchildren & their families; grandchildren; extended family; & many friends.

Jeri was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, coach, barber, & beagler. For more than 50 years, he barbered in Laconia and Alton, NH, where he built lasting friendships with generations of customers & families.

A talented three-sport athlete at Belmont High School & a member of its Hall of Fame, Jeri later coached basketball, cross country, & softball at Belmont & Prospect Mountain High School. He was inducted into the New Hampshire Coaches Hall of Fame for his dedication to young athletes & the lessons of hard work, confidence, discipline, & perseverance he instilled in them. 

Jeri was also deeply involved in beagle field trials for more than 40 years. Working alongside his father, Frank, & son, Mike, he raised championship beagles, serving as an AKC & CKC judge throughout the Northeast & Atlantic Provinces of Canada. Respected for his knowledge & fairness, he also mentored future judges & was inducted into the Large Pack Beagling Hall of Fame.

Jeri & Barb lived in Lake Wales full time since 2020. He will be remembered for his devotion to family, his love of coaching & competition, as well as the many friendships & lasting impressions he made throughout his life.

A Celebration of his wonderful life will be held on his birthday, October 18th at Belmont High School beginning at 2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made in Jeri’s memory to the Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation PO Box 7312 Gilford NH 03247