Edward V. Blanchard

Edward Vermont Blanchard, 85, of the 500 block of North Curtis St. died January 9, 2006in his home.
He was born in Woodland, N.C., a son of the late Irving Thomas and Mamie Ward Blanchard. He was the lovinghusband of Cordelia Day Jones Blanchard for 52 years until her death in 2000, and the father of four sons. Ed was active in business and the community, founding and acting for over 50 years as President of Blanchard Office Supply, Inc. of Ahoskie. He also served on the Bertie County School board, Aulander Town Council, a Sunday School Teacher and numerous terms of the Vestryof St Thomas' Episcopal Church in Ahoskie, as well as contributing to numerous other social and community organizations. He was a Mason and member of Davie Lodge # 39 AF & AM, Ahoskie.
He is survived by his four sons, Edward Vermont "Monty" Blanchard Jr., New York, NY, Lyman Whittington "Whit" Blanchard, Greenville, NC, William Eley "Bill" Blanchard, Ahoskie, Roger Woodson Blanchard, Burlington; two daughters-in-law, Vicki Blanchard and Erwin Blanchard; and nine grandchildren.
Memorial services will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, January 14, 2006 at St Thomas' Episcopal Church, with Rev. Jeff Douglas officiating.
The family request in lieu of flowers, donations made to St Thomas' Episcopal Church, 424 West Church St. Ahoskie, NC, 27910, University Health Systems Hospice, 521 West Myers St. Ahoskie, NC 27910 or The Masonic Home for Children, Oxford, N.C. 27565.
The family will receive friends after 7 - 8:30 p.m. Friday at the residence.
Garrett Funeral Home, Ahoskie, N.C. is serving the Blanchard Family.