BLOUNT, Barbara Ellen Age 81, died Monday, April 8, 2013 at her residence in Murrells Inlet, SC, she was a longtime Lexington resident. Born in Malden, MA she was a daughter of the late Harold and Mildred Colton. Barbara was very active in SC with the Women's Veterans of Grand Strand and her "Stamping Group". She was a lifetime member of the Women's Marine Association and the Marine Corp League and was a member of the American Legion of Murrells Inlet. Survivors include her husband Earl Blount of Murrells Inlet; a son, Jonathan and his wife Kristin Blount of Cambridge, grandchildren, Jared and Emily; a special nephew, John Swanson, and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Friday, April 19th at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, MA at 11:30am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Women's Marine Association, P.O. Box 377, Oaks, PA 19456.