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Gerald G. Blanchard

Date of Death: November 3, 2024

Date of Birth: August 31, 1940

Biography:

Gerald G. Blanchard of Auburn, Maine, sadly passed at hospice house on November 3, 2024
surrounded by family and loved ones.   He born in Lewiston to the late Julian and Rolande
Blanchard on August 31, 1940. He graduated from Edward Little high school where he excelled in
sports. He was instrumental with starting the hockey team as well as center for the football
team. After graduation, he did a stent in the US Army, and was employed as a firefighter for the city
of Auburn.  Then he went into construction, managed a trucking company and drove truck along side of
his son. His strong work ethics never allowed him to say he was too old or tired to not be
behind that wheel with his last job in his 80s working for Morin excavating which always put a
smile on his face. This joy was only surpassed by the moments spent with his loved ones.
Gerald is survived by his son Todd (Patty) Blanchard, grandson Dylan (Michelle) Blanchard,
brother Paul (Gina) Blanchard, sisters, Joanne DuBois, and Anita (Preston) Chapman, his
companion, Irene Finch and her family, along with his nephews, David and Kevin Chapman and
many other nieces and nephews.
Per Gerald’s wishes there will be no memorial service.