Obituary
Potter/Middlesex-Carl David Blood, age 87, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025.
Friends may call on Friday, Feb. 21 from 5 – 8 P.M. at the Perkins-Ames Funeral Home in Gorham. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 11 a.m. at the funeral Home.
Memorial contributions in Carl’s name can be made to Ontario County Fair Draft Horse Barn/Program, P.O. Box 324, Canandaigua, NY 14424.
Carl was born to the late Martin and Helen (Hathaway) Blood on January 20th, 1938 in Canandaigua, NY. He attended Bloomfield, Clifton, and Shortsville schools.
Carl married Dorothy “Dot” Blood in 1964. They shared 58 wonderful years together- raising four children and countless animals, including horses, cows, chickens, pigs, dogs, and Siamese cats. Proudly boasting that he never lived further than 20 miles from Canandaigua, Carl and Dot moved to Potter in 1972 where they created a homestead that served as a hub for all of their adventures together.
During his lifetime, Carl worked a variety of different jobs, including farming, the canning factory, hauling milk, breaking horses, and working for NYS Dept. of Transportation, where he retired after 24 years of service. Carl and Dot also owned and operated Blood’s Potter Mall for several years and Hillbilly Acres Draft Horse Rides for over 30 years. Some of his most treasured memories were doing horse and wagon rides all around the area, including Sonneberg Garden’s Festival of Lights, Palmyra Canal Town Days, Waterloo Memorial Day Weekend, and many, many more.
In his free time, Carl enjoyed all things horse-related. He served as a 4-H leader and Ontario County Fairboard member, where he was the head of the Draft Horse Barn. He also enjoyed playing polo, trail-riding and camping with his many horse friends. He was a lifetime member of the Tri-County Draft Horse Club, serving as their president for many years.
Carl had the gift of gab and never met a stranger. He’d often ask people’s names and where they were from- inevitably knowing some relative, friend or neighbor. He enjoyed talking to everyone- sharing stories and past memories from his many adventures.
Carl is survived by his four children, Peggy Olig, Lisa Henderson, Connie Blood and Corey (Dora) Blood; 11 grandchildren, Nicole (Chris) Rasmussen, Peter Olig, Christopher (Amanda) Blood, Cierra (Donnie) Wagner, Shael (Mary) Blood, Lexie (Randy) Sinack, Tyler (Melissa) Henderson, Kiya (Dylan) Blood, Shonikka Blood, Braeden Perot, and Shaman (Aaron) Blood; 15 great-grandchildren; and his special canine and feline friends, Penny, Cuddles, and Tibby.
He is predeceased by his wife, Dot, his parents, and his sister, Betty.
Please visit www.perkinsamesfuneralhome.com to send a message of condolence to Carl’s Family.
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Condolences
Christine Simmons Ayers from Gorham NY on Feb. 17, 2025
What a wonderful neighbor for so many years. He was part of the Potter NY family we all grew up in. He always had a smile and a story. I looked forward to visiting with him every year at the fair. He will be missed immensely ❤️
Laurie VanDusen Lohr from Constantia, NY on Feb. 17, 2025
Peggy, I am so sorry for the loss of your father... He will always be in your heart.. It is very hard to lose a parent. Prayers to you and your family
Sue Burgess from Canandaigua, NY on Feb. 17, 2025
Ralph and i are so sorry for the loss of Carl. He was such a joy to run into at horse auctions. We remember going on wagon rides with him. He was truly one of a kind and will be missed.
Lori & Bryan Laity from Stanley, NY on Feb. 17, 2025
What a wonderfully beautiful description of Carl who lived such a long and full life. We’ve always loved Carl for his big, welcoming heart. His loved ones clearly exhibit that same trait, which he must surely be proud of. May he join his sweetheart Dot in the kingdom of heaven. We will miss you and always think fondly of you.
Janet Edwards from Penn Yan ny on Feb. 17, 2025
Condolences to the family. So sorry for your loss. I worked with Dot at Hendersons Drug Store . They were a busy couple.
Patti Jo Rumsey from Penn Yan NY on Feb. 17, 2025
Carl will be missed. I enjoyed
all the 4-H and draft horse fun with him. He was a wonderful man.
Zinda Janke from Waterloo,NY on Feb. 18, 2025
Sorry for your loss. Carl and Dot were two special people.
Linda Valley from Palmyra, NY on Feb. 18, 2025
My condolences to all Carl’s family and friends. I am so glad I got to meet him many years ago and always enjoyed having a ride on the wagon when he brought his wonderful horses to town. May he rest in peace.
Gary and Pam Ake from Cocoa, FL on Feb. 18, 2025
I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of Uncle Carl. I have so many fond memories of him, especially helping him and Aunt Dot with the wagon rides/parades. He will be deeply missed by so many people. I’m keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Allen & Mary Burnett from 1246 Phelps Rd., Potter NY 14507 on Feb. 18, 2025
Potter is going to miss Carl as we have missed Dot. God Bless Carl and Family for being such a positive force on this Lords Earth. And may Heaven have a special place for him and Dot. We are sending prayers of healing to all of the Family and may you remember all the happy times during this time of grieving. God Bless!
Debbie Browning from Phelps on Feb. 18, 2025
My Deepest Sympathy to all of Carl's family. I first got to know Carl when he would come to get my grandpa Elmer Uhl's milk. He also used to work on the farm sometime when Grandpa needed extra help. He was always a fixture at the County Fair every year. My whole family always enjoyed running into Carl through the years. My son remembers the many times we would do a wagon ride with Carl at the many festivals he would be working at with the horses. I cherish my many memories of a special person.