BRIDGEWATER, VT- Warren John Blanchard, Sr., 84, of Bridgewater, died Friday, July 20, 2018, at the Genesis Healthcare Facility in Rutland, Vermont.

Warren was born January 21 ^st , 1934, in Woodstock, VT, the son of Wilber A. and Agnes (Merriam) Blanchard. He married Mary Ann Belisle on May 24, 1956.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in the Korean War. He later worked for a number of woolen mills throughout the State of Vermont including the Bridgewater Woolen Mill and the Jewel Brook Woolen Mill in Ludlow, Vermont. In his later years he worked as the custodian for the Bridgewater Village School. Warren enjoyed helping others in the community, being outside, especially at his camp in Chateaguay  and spending time with his family. He was loved and respected by everyone that knew him and will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his wife, Mary A. (Belisle) Blanchard; one sister, Nellie (Blanchard) Prouty of Rutland VT; six children, Andy Blanchard of Mendon, VT, Brian Blanchard of Bridgewater, VT,  Karen (Blanchard) Bixby of North Clarendon, VT, Warren Blanchard, Jr. of Bridgewater, VT, James Blanchard of Plymouth, VT, and Laurie (Blanchard) Sanderson of Bridgewater Ctr., VT; eightteen grandchildren;  twelve great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

There will be no calling hours. There will be a graveside service at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery on Saturday August 4 ^th , 2018 at 10:00 a.m., followed by a celebration of life gathering at Warren Blanchard, Jr.'s camp in Bridgewater Chateaguay.

Memorial contributions may be made to: The Alzheimers Association at www.alz.org.

Arangements are under the direction of the Cabot Funeral Home, 32 Rose Hill, Woodstock  VT, 05091. An online guest book can be found at www.cabotfh.com.