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Craig Blanchette Obituary

BLANCHETTE, Craig George Craig George Blanchette, 42, of Apex, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, (July 14, 2004). Craig was devoted to his family and his church. He was employed as a Financial Analyst at IBM. Craig is survived by his wife, Myra Blanchette; his sons, Shaun and Wayne Blanchette; mother, Rita Blanchette of Naples, FL; father, Eudo Blanchette of Bristol; sisters, Gwen Kolegue and her husband, Larry of Naples, FL, Rhonda Loveitt and her husband, Tom of Gorham, ME, and Laurie Richardson and her husband, Jim of Austin, TX. He is also survived by his father and mother-in-law, Li Zhentang and Cheng Guilan, his brother and sister-in-law, Li Mingyi and Li Yanyu, all of Tianjin, China. Craig leaves behind several aunts and uncles and many nieces and nephews. His memory will be deeply cherished by all. A funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, July 19, at Apex Funeral Home Chapel, 511 W. Williams St., (Hwy 55), Apex, NC. There will be a private Inurnment at a later date in Apex Cemetery, Apex, NC. The family will receive friends from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, July 18, at Apex Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Trust Fund for Shaun and Wayne Blanchette, c/o The Village Church at Holly Springs, P.O. Box 1267, Holly Springs, NC 27540.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jul. 17, 2004.

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Susan Galliher- Plourde

July 20, 2004

Myra and family, May the Lord guide you through this very difficult time. My prayers are with you . We will never forget Craig. May God Bless You and keep you safe!

Laura & Marshall LaCombe

July 19, 2004

Our thoughts & prayers are with Myra and sons.

Eileen Galliher-Gorski

July 19, 2004

May you rest in peace and may your family know you are in a much better place. You will be missed.

Dennis Flanders

July 18, 2004

Goodbye old friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones.



Dennis and Nancy

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