Jaqueline Blanchard

Jacqueline Blanchard, 88 passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones in Bennington Vermont. Jacqueline was born in Lewiston, Maine, on January 3, 1938 to the late Grace Blanchard & John Blanchard.

Jacqueline loved The oceans and lighthouses. Lighthouses and seasells could always be found in her home, wherever she was. She had a deep love for cats, her cat Sam was her best friend. In the summer time you could find her outdoors reading, or feeding the squirrels. In the last six years, she's loved visiting her great grandchildren, they always put a big smile on her face.

Jacqueline was Pre-Deceased her parents, Grace & John. Her sister, Jane Bleau of Bennington. Her daughters Gretchen Beagle of Bennington and Cynthia Brown.

Jacqueline is survived by her brother, Bruce Blanchard. Her daughters Besty Grover of Florida. & Susan Houran of Bennington. Her 12 grandchildren, & Her four great grandchildren, Caden, Ava, Mateo & Kai of Bennington vt. She is also survived by two nephews and one niece.

Her grandchildren, and great children always brought her so much Joy. From the stories they told her, to the pictures they drew for her. From the visits, on any random day, or showing her all their costumes. She loved car rides, and was heavy on the brake pedal on the passenger side.

She is left to mourn all of her family, & especially her best friend, the one to always put a smile on her face, no matter how sad she was.