Roger D. Blanchette,
68, beloved husband of Cynthia M. (Kuc) Blanchette, passed away
peacefully in his Ipswich home surrounded by his loving family on
Friday evening July 1, 2011 after a lengthy illness.
Roger was born and
raised in Salem, the son of the late Oscar and Rosanna (Lavoie)
Blanchette. A graduate of St. Mary's High School in Lynn, he went on
to further his education at Salem Commercial Business School. After
his graduation in 1962, Roger was employed at Beverly Hospital for
thirty-five years where he was instrumental in the hospital's
growth until his retirement.
Roger enjoyed music
of all kinds, he was listening to Neil Young's concert 'A Heart of
Gold' when he peacefully passed. Before his illness he loved
attending concerts with his wife, children, and friends. Roger was
an avid golfer for many years and was an enthusiastic Boston sports
fan. He loved life to the fullest. A forty year resident of
Ipswich, Roger coached, and managed both minor and major Little
League teams.
Roger was a very
devoted family man, and loving husband to his beloved wife for
forty-seven years. In addition to his wife he is survived by
three amazing children whom he was so proud of, Scott D. Blanchette
and his wife Joanne Blanchette of Ocoee, Florida, Lori J. Barth of
Gloucester and Michelle B. Harubin and her husband K. Paul Harubin of
Plaistow, N.H.; five Grandchildren who meant the world to him and
made his life a joy, Eric S. Barth, of Ipswich, Nichole A. Barth,
of Rowley, and Kenneth A. Harubin II, Daniel P. Harubin and Thomas
M. Harubin, all of Plaistow, N.H., and two precious
great-grandchildren who were his little pride and joys, Kailee
Nichole Barth, of Ipswich and John Anthony DiMambro, of Rowley;
a brother Richard and many cousins, good friends, and
acquaintances.. Roger was so very excited to hear the recent
wonderful news that a new little great-grandchild is on his/her way
and due in January. To Roger, family was everything, that is what
life was all about to him, his family. He will be missed beyond
words.
Private arrangements
are under the direction of the Whittier-Porter Funeral Home of
Ipswich. Roger has respectfully requested that family and friends
who wish to make a memorial contribution send donations in his name
to the Hospice of the North Shore, 75 Sylvan Street, Suite B-102,
Danvers, MA 01923.
