Andrea Blaisdell Manzo
BENTON – Andrea Blaisdell Manzo, 34, of Benton passed away unexpectedly at her home Dec. 9, 2025, with her sister and husband by her side.
Andrea was born on June 2, 1991, the daughter of Doug and Sue Blaisdell of Benton. She was an amazing person who loved her people. Her love for her family showed every day. Andrea loved working at Dow’s Quick Stop. Andrea loved hunting, fishing and mostly watching her boys play sports.
She is survived by her loving husband Bryan who she started dating when she was 14. She is also survived by her sons, Bryce Douglas and Lukas Roy aka Lou. The boys were her world. She did everything for them every day.
Andrea loved her Memere Joanne Gurney of Benton. She also leaves behind her sister and best friend Allison Mckenzie, husband Corey and their sons Blake and Parker who she loved as much as her own. Bonus sister Samantha Chapman, husband Lance and son Lane. Sister-in-law Nichole Manzo, wife Brenna and their sons Wyatt and Jack who she loved watching grow. In laws Mike and Ginny Manzo. Special relatives Steve and Lisa Gurney, Robin and Jeff Jewett, Scott and Peg Gurney, Jamie Flewelling, Joan and Guy Hutchins, Amanda and Todd Dow, Kayla Lawrence and many cousins and friends. Her special friends Megan Lovley, Molly King, Bri Emery and most special friend Shanna Oxley. Tyler Wilson, you will always have your guardian angel watching over you.
She was predeceased by grandparents Floyd and Marie Blaisdell, Don Gurney, Aunt Nancy Flewelling and her friend Renee Littlefield.
She will forever be cheering on her boys from heaven.
The family would like to thank the community for all their donations and support. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Waterville. an online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at http://www.gallantfh.com.
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