Roger W. Blanchette

Roger W. Blanchette

1931 - 2025

N. Grosvenordale – Roger W. Blanchette, 94, of Pompeo Rd., died Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Day Kimball Hospital. He was the loving husband of the late Shirley (Simonzi) Blanchette. Born in North Grosvenordale, he was the son of the late Henry and Aldora (Lajoie) Blanchette. He was a graduate of St. Joseph High School class of 1950.

Mr. Blanchette was an Air Force Veteran serving during the Korean War, being honorably discharged as a Staff Sargent in 1954 at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia.

Mr. Blanchette worked for American Optical in Southbridge, MA, Windham County Sheriffs Department in Putnam, and Maple Courts Assisted Living Facility in Killingly but, for most of his career he was a lieutenant at the State of Connecticut Department of Corrections in Brooklyn.

Mr. Blanchette was a communicant of St. Joseph Church in North Grosvenordale.

Roger was an avid golfer and baseball fan. He enjoyed gatherings and outings with his family whenever and wherever they were held and attending his grandchildren's and later great grandchildren's sporting events.

Roger is survived by his three children, Michelle Wilson and her fiancée Troy Church of Putnam, Monique Blanchette of Putnam, and Richard Blanchette of N. Grosvenordale; his grandchildren, Nicole Sweatman and her husband Aaron of Putnam and Matthew Wilson of Ellington; his great grandson, Gavin Sweatman of Putnam, Sister-in-law, Alice Archambault of Dayville, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings Loretta Parenteau, Jack Blanchette, and Rita Gaumond.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Church, 18 Main St., N. Grosvenordale, CT 06255 at a later date to be communicated by the family. Burial to follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Gilman Funeral Home. Memorial donations in Roger's memory may be made to St. Joseph Church, P.O. Box 665, Putnam, CT 06260. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.