Donald M. Blanchard
1941 - 2011
Donald M. Blanchard
1941 - 2011
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BORN
1941
DIED
2011
Donald Blanchard Obituary
Donald M. Blanchard passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Father's Day, June 19, 2011 with friends and family at his side. He was born January 6, 1941 in Freeport, Maine son of Donald D. Blanchard and Elizabeth M. Dow. Donald attended Falmouth schools and received his GED. He served with the United States Navy from 1959 to 1963. On September 19, 1964 he married the former Joyce M. DiSanto of Cumberland. They had one daughter, Rebecca Dawn. Donald was employed by Shaw's for 20 years retiring in 2001. Known as Donnie or "The Captain" to his friends, he loved the three B's-
Burgers, Beans and Boats. He looked forward to parties and pot luck suppers with "The Group" he will be sorely missed at the shop. Donnie was a helper to friends, and family as well as strangers.
Besides his parents he is predeceased by his sister Marie E. Wilson.
Donald is survived by his wife Joyce M. Blanchard of Portland, His daughter Rebecca D. Chadbourne of Lewiston, his grandson Tanner S. Chadbourne (Papa's Tanner man), his sisters Jean Griffin of Portland and Donna Pesce and her husband Mike of Saco, His brother Jon H. Blanchard and his wife Dorothy of Windham and many nieces, nephews and special friends.
There will be a graveside service for Donald on Saturday June 25, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the Blanchard Cemetery, on Winn Road in W. Falmouth to be followed by a Celebration of Life at the West Cumberland United Methodist Church Hall on Methodist Road. Everyone is welcome to attend both services.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Northeast Affiliate 343 Gorham Rd. So. Portland, ME 04106, American Diabetes Association, Portland ME Office, 163 Lancaster St. Portland, ME 04101 or the National Kidney Foundation,
85 Astor Ave. Norwood, MA02062
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Nancy Latham
June 29, 2011
Dear Aunt Joyce, Becky, Tanner, Aunt Jean, Aunt Donna and Uncle Jon, I am so sad for the loss of Uncle Donnie. As I look at his picture I see my mother and myself as those strong family Blanchard genes shine out. I was so sorry to miss the funeral as I was on vacation but thought of you all the entire day. My love to you all.
Earle & Betty Cummings
June 29, 2011
Donnie,
You will be forever in our hearts.
Any Rush
June 24, 2011
Becci, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I think about you all everytime I pass a Shaw's truck. Thinking of you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
June 24, 2011
Dear Joyce,Becci,& Tanner, You are in our thoughts & prayers. He was a quiet man who was always thinking, who truly loved his family. He will still be with you when you need him the most. Love, Tom & Kathy
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Jen Thoits
June 24, 2011
Donny was a truly standup man! Always there to help, always with a smile! He helped out on more than one occasion when I got my house in Portland, when multiple trees came down after a big storm, he even mowed my lawn once, which is more than I can say for my roommates. He was like an uncle to me even though we're not related. I will miss him, and think of him fondly always, and I have no doubt my Dad and the 'Group' will always feel his loss and remember his vibrant personnality. I'd like to think we have another one on the 'good team' looking down over us all now.
Kevin Smit
June 24, 2011
Dear Joyce and Becky, I am so sorry for your loss, my sympathy goes out to you. You need only to remember, that this is not the end, you will see him again. Jesus said, "I am the resurection and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Do you believe this? John 11:25+26 He is present with the Lord of the universe and with that you can rejoice and praise God!
john bennett
June 23, 2011
Joyce, I am in Quebec with a group touring the Basilicas and will be prying for you, and have a candle lit here as well.
Anne Dionne
June 22, 2011
Aunt Joyce, Becky, Tanner, Aunt Jean, Aunt Donna, and Uncle Jon,
I am very sorry to hear about Uncle Donnie. Hugs to all of you.Donnie will be missed by all of us.
American Heart Association
June 22, 2011
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
vicki depaolo
June 22, 2011
joyce and becky and tanner man,, i love you and will keep u in my thoughts...love you xoxo
Ted Latham
June 22, 2011
Joyce and family, Ted and Joanne wish to send our condolences. Our prayers and thought's go out to you and your family. Sorry we haven't kept in touch for a while. Ted & Joanne Latham
Jon/Jacquie Delano
June 22, 2011
Joyce, Becci, Tanner and family,
Jon & I were so lucky to be in your lives and enjoyed our special times. We will miss Donnie forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We love you.
Ralph Morgan
June 22, 2011
I am sorry that we did not get a chance to reunite again with Donnie at the Falmouth High School class reunion being held this August, I know that we would have very much enjoyed the reconnection after so many years... Rest in Peace Donnie.
Leanne Brainerd
June 22, 2011
Joyce ~ I'm thinking of you ((hug)) and your family and wishing you the comfort of loving memories. xo-leanne
Laura Willis
June 22, 2011
Dear Joyce, Becky, Tanner and extended family and friends,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you as we bid farewell to Uncle Donnie. I wonder what mischief him and mom are getting into as our Angels:) As a child, I remember thinking how handsome he was and appreciated the way he carried himself. It was a pleasure to meet his/your many friends in the hospital. His spirit will live on in each of us. Hugs and prayers for each of you<3
June 22, 2011
i am very sorry about your loss.
Jon Blanchard
June 22, 2011
Donnie you always did it your way and I will always miss you
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