Herbert R. Blanchard

Herbert R. Blanchard died of Covid on Dec 22nd, the day before his 84th birthday. He was predeceased by his wife of thirty nine years, Maryann R. Blanchard in 2005, his oldest son, Chris in 2011 and his youngest son Neil in 1974. He is survived by his children, Theresa, Dan, Allie, MaryJo and Rosie, their spouses Craig, Jennifer, John and Emmanuel, thirteen grandchildren, Morgan, Sage, Jelana, Antonio, Dannia, Sierra, Kalaiya, Dakota, Savanna, Aliya, Brady, Cassidy and Seanna and one great grandchild, Colt. Herb served in the Marines and upon finishing his tour, he worked until retirement in the mailroom of Aetna. Shortly after, he began a second beloved career as a school bus driver for the Glastonbury school system and eventually a school crossing guard. He credited AA with saving his life beginning Feb.15, 1983. The meetings and the friends he made were an important part of his life. He carried his first coin in his wallet along with a picture of his bride. Herb enjoyed traveling, photography, watching sports, highlighting stocks, compiling articles of interest and biking long distances. Due to covid Herb's funeral ceremony will be private. His body will be laid to rest in the family plot at Mount St. Benedict cemetery with military honors. His family requests friends to do small acts of kindness in his memory. They also want to thank his extremely kind neighbors Pat and Dan Abramoske for supporting and watching out for him.