Robert J. "Bob" Blanchard, 71, of Proctor, Vt., formerly of Essex
Junction, Vt., died Nov. 8, 2012 after a long illness.
He was born January 10, 1941 in Lebanon, N.H., son of Elwin
and Viola (Allard) Blanchard.
Bob was a 1959 graduate of Lyndon Institute, Lyndonville, Vt.
Bob was employed by Verizon Phone Co. from 1960 until his
retirement in 1997.
Bob is survived by his wife, Bonnie (Phelps) Blanchard of
Proctor; his son, Kevin Blanchard of Proctor; his daughter Karen
Blanchard of Vergennes, and his grandson, Shaun Blanchard of
Proctor.
A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012 at The Union Church in Proctor, Vt. A reception will follow
in the church hall.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Vermont Golf
Association Scholarship Fund or Rutland Area Visiting Nurse
Association, c/o Clifford Funeral Home, 2 Washington St.
Rutland VT 05701.
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