Gerald "Blimp" M. Blanchard's obituary , Passed away on October 26, 2021 in Thibodaux, Louisiana

Gerald "Blimp" M. Blanchard

January 26, 1935 - October 26, 2021 (86 years old)

Thibodaux, Louisiana

Gerald "Blimp" M. Blanchard's obituary , Passed away on October 26, 2021 in Thibodaux, Louisiana

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Gerald "Blimp" M. Blanchard

January 26, 1935 - October 26, 2021 (86 years old)

Thibodaux, Louisiana

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Gerald M. Blanchard Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gerald M. Blanchard of Thibodaux, Louisiana, born in Labadieville, Louisiana, who passed away on October 26, 2021, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gerald M. Blanchard to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ivy Blanchard, Sr. and Lydia Landry Blanchard; and his siblings, Ridley Blanchard, Marguerite Naquin, Verta Landry, Vivian Daigle, Doris Lirette, Audrey Jordan, Ivy Blanchard, Jr. and Donald Blanchard.

He is survived by: his wife Virgie Lee "Boogie" Leonard Blanchard; his children, Malcom Blanchard (Susan) and Annette B. Smith; his grandchildren, Cassie B. Lopes (Leonardo), Jordy Smith, Katie B. Detiveaux (Andrew) and Brock Blanchard (Madison); and his great grandchildren, Jyron Smith, Isabella Lopes, Sophia Lopes, Julianna Lopes, Naomi Detiveaux and Charleigh Blanchard. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

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December 14, 2021

Olga Hyde Burke wrote a sympathy message

“In loving memory of my Uncle Gerald M. Blanchard, Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. He will never be forgotten, He lived a stellar life and no one could ask or deny that he loved his wife and family with all of his heart and soul. His example was one of divine brilliance. There was never a doubt that he was a Christian, a family man, and was good to anyone he met. I will carry him in my heart and prayers every day of my life. He is truly missed. Sincerely, Olga”


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