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R. Blanchard Obituary

Age 56, of Millis, December 8, 2007. Beloved wife of G. David Blanchard. Loving mother of Tracie Anne Blanchard of Greenboro, NC, and Ashley Kristin Blanchard of Millis. Devoted sister of Donald MacGinnis and wife Janet of Medfield, Gerald Foster and wife Beverly of NH, Richard Foster and wife Carol of Dedham, Ronald Foster and wife Ellen of Walpole and Eileen Lang and husband Bob of Brockton and stepdaughter of Olamae MacGinnis of Needham. Also survived by two nieces and one nephew. Visiting hours will be at the Roberts-Mitchell Funeral Home, 15 Miller Street, MEDFIELD, Wednesday 5-8 p.m. Interment will be private. If desired, donations may be made in Karen's memory to VNA Care Hospice, Inc., 120 Thomas Street, Worcester, MA 01608. For guest book, obituary, directions and additional information, please see www.robertsmitchell.com. Roberts-Mitchell Funeral Service Medfield and Millis

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Published by Boston Globe on Dec. 10, 2007.

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Pat and Richard Giordano

December 10, 2007

To the Blanchard and Macginnis Family
Our deepest sympathy with the loss of Karen. We hope the love of family and friends will help guide you through this very sad time.

melissa haugh

December 10, 2007

Our deepest sympathy with the loss of karen.we will miss her dearly.love melissa(Blanchard)Haugh

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