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Joan BLANCAFLOR Obituary
BLANCAFLOR, Joan N.
Joan N. (Nichols) Blancaflor, 82, formerly of 380 Hitchcock Road, passed away Tuesday, (July 30, 2013) at Apple Rehabilitation Center of Middletown. She was the widow of Dr. Joel P. Blancaflor. Joan was born in Dixie, WV on Sept. 4, 1930, daughter of the late Kermit D. and Elizabeth (Bailey) Nichols. She graduated from Nicholas County High School and Kanawha Valley Hospital School of Nursing in Charleston, West Virginia. Joan was a long time resident of Waterbury and worked as a registered nurse at Waterbury Hospital for twenty years. She was an active member of the Wolcott Congregational Church. She enjoyed going to the beach, traveling, reading, cooking, dancing, and visiting with family and friends. She leaves a daughter Suzanne Blancaflor of Windham, CT, a son, Dr. Jonathan D. Blancaflor and his wife Katherine of Haddam, CT, a fiance, John Pettinicchi of Waterbury, a brother Jim Nichols of Evans, GA, four grandchildren, Joel, Siobhan, Caitlin, and Liam Blancaflor, and a niece Penny Nichols of Atlanta, GA. She was predeceased by her daughter, Michelle Blancaflor and her brother Bruce Nichols.
Arrangements: Funeral Saturday 9 a.m. from CHASE PARKWAY MEMORIAL/THE ALBINI FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 430 Chase Parkway, Waterbury to the Wolcott Congregational Church for a funeral service at 10 a.m. Entombment in Illinois will be at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be Friday from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made in Joan's memory to: The Windham Harm Reduction Coalition (WHRC), 1110 Main St., Willimantic, CT 06226. For more info or to send E-Condolences visit: www.chaseparkwaymemorial.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Joan BLANCAFLOR
Colin Mulcahy
August 25, 2013
Dear Dr. Blancaflor,
My sincerest sympathies to you and your family. Losing Mom is tough. You were wonderful in taking care of my mom, Esther Mulcahy, in the late 90's. You struck me as a totally patient-centered doctor and comforted me in ways I shall always treasure. You even created a new word in my vocabulary: "Blancaflored" which means to be put at peace. As in "I've been Blancaflored" when you spoke of my Mom at the Middlesex ICU reassuring me she would be fine.
To be the guy you are requires input from many sources and I can see from the entries here that a your Mom was THE GREATEST IMPACT ON YOU.
The loss brings sadness to us but we can be joyful that our Mothers are in a far better place as their belief has promised them. This I have on personal experience which I hope in the near future will be yours. Once again, sincere sympathies to you.
Sharon Shaker
August 7, 2013
Dear Suzanne, I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I will always cherish the lovely memories and talks I shared with your mother coming home from choir practice. She was an inspiration to me.
Nancy Kane
August 6, 2013
Dear Jonathan and Suzanne, my deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your beautiful mom. She will be soarly missed. She was a gift to me.
Nancy Kane,
Brenda Gordon
August 5, 2013
Suzanne, I am sorry for your lost. After reading all the wonderful comments said about your mother, she was absolutely a beautiful person that touched everyone lives. Your mother's beauty will forever shine through you. She will be well missed, but not forgotten.
Angela White
August 4, 2013
Dear Suzanne, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. I do remember her a very long time ago at Waterbury Hospital when we worked there. You are in my thoughts during this very difficult time for you and your family.
Fondly, Angie White (DPH)
Gary Pitcock
August 3, 2013
Suzanne and family,
My deepest sympathy. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
August 2, 2013
I worked with Joanie for many years at Waterbury Hospital Behavioral Health. She was a wonderful nurse and a lovely lady and I know a terrific mother - she talked about her children and grandchildren always! My sincere condolences.
~Karen Engratt, Waterbury
Jane Dowling
August 2, 2013
Joanie was a beautiful person ~ I will miss her.
Nancy Propfe
August 2, 2013
Oh John & Kacie,
The Long/Propfe clans send our deepest condolences. Though we did not know your Mom John, she raised a fun and fantastic kid . You could only have learned to be as wonderful as you are from her. A glass of good cheer will be raised in her honor.
Carol Martin
August 2, 2013
Suzanne,
My condolences to you and your family. May your Mom rest in eternal peace.
Rose McLellan
August 2, 2013
Dear Suzanne,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you & your family.
Tiz Shea
August 2, 2013
Suzanne,
My condolences to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Alfreda Gaither
August 1, 2013
Dear Suzanne and family:
Your mother appears to have had a wonderful and fulfilling life. Cherish those memories, especially when you start to miss her. But remember, she will always be with you in spirit.
Renee Coleman-Mitchell
August 1, 2013
Dearest Suzanne,
May all your Wonderful Memories of your Mom sustain you and your family during this time of bereavement.
Renee Coleman-Mitchell
Joan Leavitt
August 1, 2013
Suzanne, I am sorry for your loss. I can't help remembering our discussions about our Moms. We were very fortunate to have them with us for so long. My prayers are with you and your family.
Kathy Graff
August 1, 2013
Suzanne, my deepest sympathy for you and your family's loss. You are all in my prayers. God bless your mom. She lived a long and rich full life.
Tom Meehan
August 1, 2013
Suzanne, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Bonnie and I are visiting CT and saw the obituary notice.
Angela Jimenez
August 1, 2013
Dear Suzanne,
I pray that God's Love for you is Comforting and Blessing you and your family now and always.
Theresa Williams
August 1, 2013
Suzanne...I'm sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.
August 1, 2013
Dear Suzanne & family:
My deepest sympathy. May you eventually find peace in the fact that your Mom had a rich and full life. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
DT Jones
August 1, 2013
Suzanne sorry for your loss our prayers are with you
Dermot and Denice Jones
RoseMarie Deschenes
August 1, 2013
Dear Suzanne and family
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
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