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Gertrude Blanchard Obituary

Blanchard, Gertrude L.
Caledonia: On October 8, 2008 at age 83. Predeceased by her grandson, Michael Blanchard and great-granddaughter, Kathryn Baumer; son-in-law, John Hally. She is survived by her husband, Paul; children, Lynda, Hally, Duane (Terry) Blanchard, Tina (Robert) Ziegler; 10 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. Gertrude was the last survivor of 12 children. A long-time member of the Caledonia Fire Dept. Ladies Auxillary and First Baptist Church of Mumford.
Friends may call Friday (Today) 7-9 PM and Saturday 11-1 PM with her Funeral Service to follow at 1 PM at the Alhart Funeral Home, 3068 W. Main St., Caledonia. Interment St. Agnes Cemetery, Avon. Memorials may be made to Focus on the Children, P.O. Box 31, Caledonia, NY 14423.

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on Oct. 10, 2008.

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Tracy Hulse

October 10, 2008

Tina and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. There are no words to ease your pain. We are here for you. God Bless and keep in mind, even though you may not want to hear it,
she's done suffering. We feel your pain. So sorry!!
The Hulse-Spear family.

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