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Edward Blanchard Obituary

MOUNT HOLLY - Edward W. Blanchard, 61, of Mount Holly, passed away June 29th, 2011, with his family by his side, after a long illness. He was born in Bridgewater, Vt., August 26, 1949. He was predeceased by his parents, Wilman and Hilda Blanchard. Ed leaves behind his companion of 32 years, Linda Towers; brothers, Ronald and Wilman Jr.; sisters, Wilma Thomas, Marchelle Coultas, Pam Matalonis; sons, Edward Jr., Jeff Parker; daughters, Charity Swan and her husband Francis and Moriah Johnson; grandchildren, Ashley, Destiny, KC, Megan and Charissa. Ed enjoyed a lifetime passion of hunting and fishing and spending time with his family. A celebration of his life was at Plymouth State Park on Sunday, July 3.

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Published by Rutland Herald on Jul. 12, 2011.

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Caroline Lafavore

September 24, 2023

So sorry for your loss.

David Frye

October 3, 2020

Used to love hunting with him and the guys. Bliiy Mcdonald ,Clint and a couple others. Great guy and good times

Jennifer Stocker

July 16, 2011

I miss you Uncle Eddie U will be missed

Ronald Blanchard

July 14, 2011

16 year's seperated our lives and then I came along and got to spend 45 years together each year was charished, but none compare to the last year, I finally got to know my big brother and have a great friendship with you as well, You will always be missed and Never Ever forgotten, "Till You Flash Again Big Brother" I love you , Love your Brother Ron

Moriah Johnson

July 14, 2011

Dad I love u more than life I miss u xoxo

todd bussino jr

July 14, 2011

hey there ED i will miss all the phone calls and the sick jokes that you would say to me lol haha well like i said i will see ya later on

Jennifer Graham

July 13, 2011

Ed, I will always remember you. It is weird with out you around, I miss the phone call's and your "humor" I will never forget all that you have done for all of us. Love you and miss you dearly...

Jennifer Graham

July 13, 2011

Ed, things are so different with out you around, I miss the phone call's and your humor.. I will never forget you and all that you have done for all of us. Love you and miss you dearly...

Marchelle Coultas

July 13, 2011

You will always be my big brother, over the past few years I got to see a side of you that I will always remember, a caring loving man. I will miss the daily phone calls and will hold on to all our childhood memories forever, Love you, sis

Katlynn

July 12, 2011

Ill miss you. I didnt know you long but ill miss u. Love u, Katlynn

Tina & Chris Stocker Stocker

July 12, 2011

Chris and I will miss you ED everytime we think of you we think of the plesant street days and then the camp days. You will be missed and we do love you Ed we will be together one of these days and I would like to no Ed if you will say hi to my family for me. love you Ed RIP

Linda Towers

July 12, 2011

You were the love of my life and it will never be the same. I know you are with me each and every day, and it gives me comfort knowing we will be together again. Love to my guardian angel forever.

Charity Swan

July 12, 2011

Dad
You will forever be loved and missed. I know your looking down on us and watching over us . Our lives may go on day by day BUT NEVER THE SAME WAY. The saying if hevan had a phone I would call you everyday. Love you Dad. a

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