Frank Blanchard Obituary

Frank R. Blanchard Fort Hunter - Frank R. Blanchard, 76, of Fort Hunter passed away on Monday, Nov. 27. Frank was born in 1947 to Marcellus and Helen Blanchard of Fort Hunter.
After attending Amsterdam High School, Frank became alumni of FMCC and SUNY Brockport, later serving as a high school biology teacher and department chair in Gloversville and retiring in 2002.
Survivors include Frank's brother John, nephew and nieces William, Susan (Steven) and Jessica (Nathan), sons Andrew (Joann) and Kenneth and their mother Arleen, and grandchildren Jason (Emily), Julianne, and Jamie.
Frank is also remembered by a network of friends and fans through his decades of achievement and leadership in numerous local automobile racing groups in New York and Florida, as a driver, mechanic, and organization president.
Frank attended Fort Hunter United Methodist Church, owned and managed three apartment buildings locally, and served in Fort Hunter's volunteer fire department. Frank enjoyed following current events in the news, as well as watching historical and military themed movies, and traveling extensively throughout the United States by car in addition to his enthusiasm for boat travel on the Erie Canal and ocean cruises.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Frank R. Blanchard Science and Science Education Award annual scholarship at Gloversville High School in Gloversville, New York.

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Published by The Daily Gazette Co. on Dec. 6, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Frank Blanchard

11 Entries

David and Karen Brownell

January 30, 2024

My wife and I shared a memorable experience with Frank on a tour of the Mohawk River provided by the Poplars Restaurant. We only found out about Frank's death at our family Christmas Party in Amsterdam on December 31st. We are saddened by his passing.

Rita Delude

December 22, 2023

Andy and Ken,
We're sorry for your loss. May your fondest memories sustain you now and in the future,
Love,
Ron and Rita

The Tracsis Team

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Maureen Davis

December 8, 2023

My condolences to Franks family, I´m sure he will be missed by many.

corky miller

December 8, 2023

ive known frank since 1976 we both had studebakers the man had heart of gold . always willing to help out a guy like myself. I feel bad r.i,p buddy

denis lamarche

December 8, 2023

toute mes sympathies à toute la famille

Betty Knoblauch Wagar

December 7, 2023

Mr Blanchard was my biology teacher at GHS and also Frank was part of the racing crew that I hung out with on Saturday nights at Fonda Speedway and after the races. Frank was a great guy and will be greatly missed RIP Frank!

Arsyl De Jesus, MD

December 7, 2023

I met Frank back in 2016 as his doctor. He completed treatment for his prostate cancer and quickly drove down to Florida to compete. He came back to New York the following Spring with the Grand Prize trophy! He said that he was "sharing" that win with me since I helped him get there. Since then, I absolutely enjoyed our follow up visits, which were often filled with stories about cars and racing, which we both loved. At our last visit, he promised to spend some time teaching my son this coming summer about cars and racing. I have only wonderful memories of you and with you Frank. You will be missed greatly by your NYOH family.

My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends at this most difficult time.

Sincerely,
Dr. Arsyl De Jesus
New York Oncology Hematology - Amsterdam Cancer Center

Lead foot wood

December 7, 2023

I´m someone that only knew Frank for a short period of time the last time I seen him he was loading his race car when I offered to help and he insisted he did it himself a do it himself kind of guy . Being a late bloomer in racing myself, I am so glad I had him in my life and part of the experience, showing us how it´s done giving the kids a ride around the race track. What a beautiful memory.

Peggy Giroux

December 6, 2023

To Frank's Family:
I am so very sorry for your loss. I have known Frank all of my life, as we are cousins. I have so many memories of Christmas and Thanksgiving at my grandparent's house, (Aunt Jennie and Uncle George to him). It was a greater thrill going up to the house in Fort Hunter and seeing his Soap Box Derby race car in the barn. I always enjoyed the banter between Frank and John, I thought they were the two funniest guys in the world. Over the past ten years our contact has been sporadic. I was unable to upload two photographs from Christmas 1952, I was five months old and he was five. One picture was of him on the couch holding me, the other was a picture of Frank (holding me) and John in front of the Christmas tree with our Stock cousins. I will miss Frank a great deal. It is so sad to say goodbye to another dear family member.

Melissa Forsey

December 6, 2023

I worked with Frank for about 20 years helping him with his property maintenance. Threw out the years we had so many laughs and always gave great words of wisdom or advice. I will miss you FRANK.

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