Carlton Eugene Blanchard

Carlton Eugene Blanchard, 96 of Northford, beloved husband of the late Beverly (Blake) Blanchard, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at his home. Born in Newport, VT on March 29, 1920 to the late Wallace and Annie (Keegan) Blanchard, Carlton had been a resident of Northford since 1984. Carlton served honorably as a Sergeant in the United States Army Air Corps from 1942-1945 as an automobile mechanic.  Carlton was co-owner of Elm City Window Cleaning Company for 40 years until founding Blanchard Services in 1982.  He was an avid participant at the Wallingford Senior Center, where he was well known for his pool playing prowess.  He also enjoyed gardening, cribbage and square dancing as a member of Buttons and Bows.  Carlton was a devoted father and is survived by five children; Beverly (Joseph) Darché, Eileen Blanchard, Deborah (Hank) Petroskey, Dwight Blanchard, and Lisa (Andrew) Besso. He is also survived by ten grandchildren; Chadwick G. Blanchard, Daniel (Jessica) Petroskey, Amber (Manny) DaCamara, Jared (Kristen) Blanchard, Blake (Jen) Darché, Maxilmilien Darché, Gregory, Cassandra, and Madeline Besso, Jessica Pickering, and six great-grandchildren.  He was predeceased by a son, Dana Blanchard as well as eight siblings. Family and friends are welcomed to visit Keenan Funeral Home, 330 Notch Hill Rd, North Branford on Wednesday, February 22, from 10:30-11:30am.  A funeral service will follow in the funeral home at 11:30am followed by interment at Northford Cemetery. To honor Carlton’s life, donations in his memory may be made to The Wallingford Senior Center, 238 Washington St, Wallingford, CT 06492. To leave a tribute or condolence for the family please visit www.keenanfuneralhome.com

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