Photo courtesy of Honaker Funeral Home, Inc. - Slidell
Slidell, Louisiana
Dec 25, 1934 – May 13, 2021 (Age 86)
Frances Locascio Blanchard, age 86, of Slidell, LA, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021. Beloved and devoted wife of Philip Richard Blanchard, Sr., for the past 65 years. Loving mother of Donna Blanchard Smith, Philip Richard Blanchard, Jr., Timothy Samuel Blanchard (Donna), Steven Paul Blanchard (Anne), Susan Anne Blanchard, Mary Margaret Blanchard, Jeanne Rosa “Ro” Blanchard. Daughter of the late Frank Locascio and Essie Webre Locascio. Sister of Elizabeth Robichaux, Frank Locascio, Jr., John Locascio. Also survived by 6 grandchildren, Melissa(Louis), Megan(Ian), Abbigail(Reagen), Andrew, Elizabeth and Samuel, and one great grandchild, Piper Frances. A native of Napoleonville and a longtime resident of Slidell. She was a 1956 graduate of Charity Hospital Nursing School. She devoted all of her life raising her seven children, enjoying her grandchildren and rocking her newly born great grandchild. She enjoyed gardening,was a member of the Westchester Garden Club and was a member of the Slidell Bridge Club. She was an active and longtime parishioner of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. She will truly missed by all the ones who knew and loved her.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 400 Westchester Blvd., Slidell, LA., on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 1:00 P.M.
Private Interment in Southeast La. Veterans Cemetery.
Visitation at the church on Thursday after 11:00 A.M. until funeral time.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital.
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I'm so sorry Ro for you and your family's loss and pain. May memories of your Mom bring you comfort, peace and love.
Lynette bech
June 01, 2021 | Franklinton, LA | Friend
On behalf of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart Alumni Association and Brother Martin High School, I offer our prayers and condolences. We will say a Mass in her memory.
Father of all, we pray to you for Frances, and for all those whom we love but see no longer. Grant to them eternal rest. Let light perpetual shine upon them. May her soul and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Kenny Spellman ’84
Brother Martin High School
Kenny Spellman
May 20, 2021 | New Orleans, LA | Friend
Susan, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Heaven has an angel watching over you all. God bless you.
Beverly Vaultz
May 19, 2021 | Slidell, LA | Friend
What a great woman. I always enjoyed her company when I was friends with Steven.
Mark Landesman
May 19, 2021 | New Orleans, LA
Phil B,
Moms are special people in our lives...
Deepest condolences to you and your family during this time.
Philip LOW
May 18, 2021 | Calgary, AB | Coworker
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Creighton & Debbie Belt
May 18, 2021 | Friend
Frances was one of my Charity classmates and member of "our gang." We supported each other through thick or thin. I especially remember the time she returned to the dormitory from a weekend in Napoleonville with the best Italian meatballs and gravy I have ever tasted! You will miss her, Philip, but y'all will meet again in a much better place. My love and sympathy go out to you and the children.
Janet Foret Lococo
May 16, 2021 | Classmate
Mary, Thinking back to the times when we stayed with your family - such great adventures. She was so kind and welcoming - devoted to her family. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Lucinda Fulton
May 16, 2021 | Worden, IL | Friend
Grief is difficult,but memories are wonderful. Frances Ann and I started first grade together and were friends through high school. She was my roommate at Charity and I sang for her wedding. I do know ,Philip., that one of her favorite songs was The Boy Next Door. I will remember you and your family in my prayers.
Lorraine Ancelet
May 15, 2021 | Houma,, LA | Friend