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1954
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2020
Stephen Blanchette Obituary
Stephen was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts on July 7, 1954 to late Donald and Barbara Exford Blanchette. He attended schools in Adams, Massachusetts graduating in 1972 from Hoosac Valley High School. He later graduated from Berkshire Community College with an AS degree in computer science in 1990.
He married his wife Constance Bliss on May 31, 1975. They have a son Stephen Richard.
Stephen was employed at the former Arnold Print Works, Sprague Electric Company and Excelsior Printing Company before obtaining his degree. Then he worked at Berkshire Life Insurance Company ending his career at Guardian Life Insurance Company.
Stephen was an avid golfer, enjoyed playing his guitar, reading and being at Disney.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years and son Stephen and a granddaughter Christany Amber Blanchette who resides in England. He is also survived by his brother, David (Darlene) Blanchette from Clarksburg, sisters; Susan Timoneda from Agawam, Massachusetts and Barbara Martel from North Adams, Massachusetts. He was predeceased by his son Aaron Daniel, his parents and numerous aunts and uncles.
A Celebration of his life will be held at a later date due to Covid restrictions.
Condolences can be made at www.baldwinfairchildapopka.com
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Brian Kittler
December 16, 2020
I worked with Steve at Berkshire Life until he moved to FL. He was a great guy with a fantastic sense of humor. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
Pannir Alexander
November 19, 2020
I worked with Steve for about 4 years while I was working in Guardian Life insurance Company. He was part of my team and he is a very good team player and a jolly good fellow to move with. He used to join me for lunch and we talk all type of stuff including politics and religion. He is open minded and willingly shares his point of view. His work ethics was great and he loves what he was doing. In that four years I know him, he openly shared his past and less secretive about general life issues, which I admired the most. While I am saddened that he is not with us, I cherish in the memory of him as an ethical and forthcoming person with a higher moral standard. I hope and pray that he is in a better place where we all yearn to be and our Father will have mercy on him. .. Pannir
Doreen Tornicelli
November 14, 2020
My sincere condolences to Stephen's family. I'm very saddened to hear of your loss. I worked with Steve at Berkshire Life in the Information Technology department. Steve was a kind and gentle sole who spoke often and lovingly of his family. He talked about some of the great times you shared at Disney.
My wish is that your heavy hearts will soon be lifted and filled with fond memories of your loved one.
Sincerely,
Doreen
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