GRACE M. BLANCHARD
MONSON- Grace M. Blanchard, 84, died June 10, 2008, at a Bangor hospital. She was born December 23, 1930, in Bellingham, MA, daughter of Henry and Mary Cook. She lived and worked in Franklin, Mass for most of his life retiring to Monson, Maine.

She is survived by 4 sons, Edward Blanchard Jr. and his wife, Terry of Bingham, Everett Blanchard and his wife, Joy of NC, James Blanchard and his wife, Beverly of Strong, and Raymond Blanchard of Monson; 3 daughters, Sheila Shoemaker of Arkansas, Jackie Mann of Milo, and Phyllis Moody and her husband, William of TN; many grandchildren; great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward Blanchard Sr.

Graveside memorial services will be held 1 PM, Thursday, July 3, 2008, at Lake Road Cemetery in Monson with Pastor Doug Drown officiating. Arrangements by Crosby & Neal, Guilford. For an online guestbook, go to www.CrosbyNeal.com.