Gerard Joseph Blanchette

Gerard Joseph Blanchette, age 94, of Alford, FL, went joyfully into the presence of his Lord in the early morning of Tuesday, April 4, at Jackson Hospital in Marianna, FL.
He was born on May 27, 1928, in Manchester, NH, to Ada (Levasseur) and Jules J. Blanchette. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Joy, his son, Dale Mark, and, 2 sisters, Connie Fowler and Theresa Parkey.
He is survived by his four children; daughter, Theresa L. Blanchette-Joynt of Alford, FL; sons, Joseph G. (Rose) Blanchette of Lynn Haven, FL, Richard L. (Kathy) Blanchette of Alford, FL and Robert W. (Sherri) Blanchette of Deerfield Beach, FL; plus 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren as follows-through Teri are Robbie Joynt and his children Zachary and Katie, Geoffrey Joynt and his children Jack, Owen, and Finn, and Sean Joynt; through Joey are Cheri (Andrew) Hobbs and her children, Shannyn and Jocelyn, Jared Blanchette, and Randall (Lauren) Blanchette and his children Samantha, Luke, and Sara; through Rick are Sandy Blanch-ette and her children Christopher, Emiliana, and Sophira, Ricky (Leigh Ann) Blanchette, and his children Norah and Hendrix, and Becky Blanchette; and through Robby are Robert and Amelia. He is also survived by his younger sister, Mrs. Pauline Pinney.