She was born June 6, 1930, in Cavendish, the daughter of Frank and Ethel (Johnson) Blanchard, and she received her schooling in Proctorsville.
She was employed at the former Fellows Gear Shaper for many years and later at the Green Stamp Store, both in Springfield, and most recently, worked in shipping and receiving at the Woodstock Inn for 13 years until her retirement.
She was known for her cooking and baking, and she enjoyed bingo, having yard and food sales and traveling to Cape Cod.
Survivors include two daughters, Anika Gonzalez of Grantham, N.H., and Terri Putnam of South Yarmouth, Mass.; a grandson; three sisters, Geneva Lampert of Spring, Texas, Elsie Wilder of Ludlow and Lucille Curtis of Springfield; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by six brothers, six sisters, three half-brothers and two half-sisters.
The graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 14, in Hillcrest Cemetery in Cavendish, with the Rev. William Shelden officiating, followed by a reception at the home of her sister, Elsie, in Ludlow. Arrangements are under the direction of the Knight Funeral Home in Windsor. For online condolences, visit www.knightfuneralhomes.com.
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