BRADFORD-Barbara June (Tribou) Blanchard, 84, wife of the late Carl O. Blanchard, passed away peacefully, Friday, April 17, 2020 at her home “Shady Rest” of 59 years. She was born March 9, 1936 in Hampden, daughter of Guy W. and Anna F. (Cowan) Tribou. She was a graduate of Hampden Academy, Class of 1954, where she lettered in basketball, softball, and cheering.
Barbara was a caring and compassionate person. She was employed by Eastern Transportation and MSAD 64 for 40+ years transporting elderly and students to their daily programs and appointments. Barbara was very involved in her community where she belonged to the PTO, Volunteer Fire Department, Health Officer, and Ballot Clerk. She was instrumental in building the Fire Station Field and starting the Little League and softball programs. She was a member of the VFW in Charleston and the Hampden Ladies Auxiliary Post No. 4633.
She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed hosting family gatherings at “Shady Rest”. Her passion was to follow her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren in all their activities, especially sports. Her love of sports extended beyond her family to their teammates. Gram had an enjoyable winter travelling many miles often spending weekends to watch twenty college and youth basketball games. We all lost our biggest cheerleader and supporter.
Barbara is survived by her children, Karen and Bob Haskins of Brockton, MA, Valarie and Dave Kane of Bradford, and Scott and Sherry Blanchard of Corinth; her grandchildren, Bobby, Billy, Joey, Danny, Jack, and Samantha and their families, Allison, Erin, Nicole, Rachel, and Danial; her great-grandchildren, David, Abigail, Gunner, Chase, and Myles. Special friends Tim and Lisa Bubar, Sonny Bubier, Sherrill DeLaite, Torrie Stevens, Debbie Archer, and Barry Hersey.
She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Carl; sister and brother-in-law Louise and John (Leon) Trask; brother and sister-in-law Edward (Bud) and Joan Tribou, grandson Eric; and family friends Beverly Hanson, Harold (Haddy) and Sarah Dickson.
A graveside service will be held 1 pm. Sunday, October 16, 2022 at the Evergreen Cemetery, Summer St., Milo, followed by a celebration of her life at 2 pm. at the Bradford Community Center, East Rd., Bradford. Those who wish to remember Barbara in a special way may contribute in her memory to the Town of Bradford for flags, P.O. Box 26, Bradford, ME 04410. Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com.
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Barbara was a caring and compassionate person. She was employed by Eastern Transportation and MSAD 64 for 40+ years transporting elderly and students to their daily programs and appointments. Barbara was very involved in her community where she belonged to the PTO, Volunteer Fire Department, Health Officer, and Ballot Clerk. She was instrumental in building the Fire Station Field and starting the Little League and softball programs. She was a member of the VFW in Charleston and the Hampden Ladies Auxiliary Post No. 4633.
She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed hosting family gatherings at “Shady Rest”. Her passion was to follow her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren in all their activities, especially sports. Her love of sports extended beyond her family to their teammates. Gram had an enjoyable winter travelling many miles often spending weekends to watch twenty college and youth basketball games. We all lost our biggest cheerleader and supporter.
Barbara is survived by her children, Karen and Bob Haskins of Brockton, MA, Valarie and Dave Kane of Bradford, and Scott and Sherry Blanchard of Corinth; her grandchildren, Bobby, Billy, Joey, Danny, Jack, and Samantha and their families, Allison, Erin, Nicole, Rachel, and Danial; her great-grandchildren, David, Abigail, Gunner, Chase, and Myles. Special friends Tim and Lisa Bubar, Sonny Bubier, Sherrill DeLaite, Torrie Stevens, Debbie Archer, and Barry Hersey.
She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Carl; sister and brother-in-law Louise and John (Leon) Trask; brother and sister-in-law Edward (Bud) and Joan Tribou, grandson Eric; and family friends Beverly Hanson, Harold (Haddy) and Sarah Dickson.
A graveside service will be held 1 pm. Sunday, October 16, 2022 at the Evergreen Cemetery, Summer St., Milo, followed by a celebration of her life at 2 pm. at the Bradford Community Center, East Rd., Bradford. Those who wish to remember Barbara in a special way may contribute in her memory to the Town of Bradford for flags, P.O. Box 26, Bradford, ME 04410. Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com.
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