Blanche Y. Miner

Blanche Y. Miner formerly of Fitchburg and Leominster; 87 Fitchburg Blanche Y. (Laventure) Miner, 87, of Fitchburg and Leominster died peacefully in Sterling Health Care after a long illness. She was born in Fitchburg on October 13,1920 the daughter of Francis and Eva (Morin) Laventure and lived on Wanoosnoc Rd. in Fitchburg until 2001. She then went to live in Leominster before going to Sterling four years ago. Blanche was a homemaker and loved to spend time in her flower gardens. She also enjoyed spending her time with her family. She was a longtime member of St. Bernard's Church. She is survived by her seven sons, Lloyd D. Miner and his wife Pauline of Summerfield Florida., David L Miner of Hubbardston, Ma. Ronald J Miner Phoenix, Arizona, Lawrence R, Miner and his wife Elizabeth of Lakeland, Fl, Bruce E Miner and his wife Janet of Naples, Fl, Peter R. Miner and his wife Carol of Kent, Washington, Gary P. Miner and his wife Jean of Leominster, two daughters, Carol J. Sena of Garnerville, N.Y., and Cheryl A. Maggs of Leomisnter, 26 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Five borthers Francis Laventure, Edward Laventure, Clarence Laventure, Raymond Laventure and Leander Laventure and her sister, Beatrice Courteau all predeceased her. Her husband of 63 years Lloyd P. Miner died in 2002. MINER The funeral will be held from the Lavery Chartrand & Alario Funeral Home, 99 Summer St., Fitchburg with a Mass at 10a.m. on Friday October 3rd, 2008 in St. Bernard's Church 228 Water St. with the Interment to follow in St. Bernard's Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home are on Thursday from 4 until 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Bernard's Church, 228 Water St., Fitchburg, Ma. 01420.