Manchester, New Hampshire
Jul 15, 1943 – Dec 30, 2025 (Age 82)
Roland W. "Tank" Blanchette, 82, of Manchester, passed away at Concord Hospital on December 30, 2025. He was born in Manchester on July 15, 1943, the son of William and Marie (Boucher) Blanchette. Tank had worked as a supervisor for International Paper, retiring after 37 years of service. After...
Read MoreI didn´t know Tank but I think I had in grandson and namesake when I was substitute teaching in middle school . It is quite a compliment to say that a 6 th grade boy was kind , polite and funny and made an impression that made me remember him almost 10 yrs later . My sympathies to Tank´s family and especially to his grandson Tank .
Paula Pierce
January 09, 2026 | School
A great deal of years ago, I worked in the mill yard. Can´t remember name of it, but it was my first official job. I must have been @18-19. It was tough as it was piece work and made me nervous since top supervisor was always on your back. But it n comes Tank, who relaxes you and becomes somewhat of a friend. Never saw him again when I changed jobs, but wanted you to know he was a good man that I never forgot! I´m 3/4 of a century old now, and still remember him! I am so sorry for the...
Fern Doucette
January 03, 2026 | Work
Dear family so sorry to hear of Tanks passing. He will be missed at our cruise nights. He was a good friend to know Rip
Mary Plante Nor'Eastern Pontiac Car Club.
January 03, 2026 | Friend
