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Marcel J. Blanchard 1923 - 2012

Marcel J. Blanchard was born on July 11, 1923 in Magog Canada to Albert Blanchard and Albina Blanchard. He married Teresa D. (Jarvis) Blanchard on April 3, 1948, and had children Carolyn (Blanchard) Doutre and Janet (Blanchard) Palermo. Marcel Blanchard died at age 89 years old on October 10, 2012 in New London County, Connecticut United States.

Marcel J. Blanchard

Ducky

July 11, 1923

Magog, Canada

October 10, 2012

New London County, Connecticut, United States

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1923

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July 11, 1923

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Magog Canada

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2012

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October 10, 2012

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Colchester - Marcel "Ducky" Blanchard husband of the late Teresa Blanchard passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon at Harrington Court surrounded by his loved ones. He was born July 11, 1923 in Magog, Canada the son of Albert and Albina Blanchard. Marcel and his family moved to the United States when he was a young boy and settled in Jewett City. He graduated from Griswold High School in 1941 and proudly became a naturalized citizen in 1944. Honorably serving in the U.S. Army, Marcel was stationed in Greenland during World War 2. Staff Sgt. Blanchard served with the Army Corps of Engineers at a crucial refueling airbase and eventually became responsible for all refrigeration on the base. After the war he enrolled in the Massachusetts Trade School in Boston. Upon completion of his studies Marcel returned to Connecticut and was hired by Pfizer Pharmaceuticals as an electrician where he remained for 35 years until his retirement. He was a lifelong member of the Elks and the Maennerchor Club where he was a past president. On April 3, 1948 Marcel was married to Teresa Jarvis and enjoyed 48 years together before her death in 2004. A devoted family man, he was always the first to help his family and make everyone smile. Marcel is survived by two daughters Carolyn Doutre and her husband Timothy, and Janet Palermo, four grandchildren Sarah Palermo, Jennifer Doutre and her husband Corey Morrison, Nathan Palermo and his wife Soulinda, and Jeff Doutre and his wife Susan, and five great grandchildren, all of whom adored their "Papa". A special thank you is extended to the staff at Harrington Court and VITAS Hospice Care for the wonderful support and care they provided Marcel during his stay with them. All are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Church Taftville Monday at 10:00 AM meeting directly at Church. Burial of cremains to follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. There is no visitation. Arrangements by Godere Funeral Home Taftville. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Heart Assn. Published in Norwich Bulletin on October 12, 2012

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Marcel Blanchard's Family Tree & Friends

Marcel Blanchard's Family Tree

Albert Blanchard 1882 - 1964

Albina Blanchard 1892 - 1997

Marcel J. Blanchard Jul 11, 1923 - Oct 10, 2012

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Teresa D. (Jarvis) Blanchard