Charles John BLANCHARD

BLANCHARD Charles ""Tee'' John Blanchard, Sr., a Gretna, LA native, died Sunday, May 15, 2005 at 9:20 a.m. at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was 78 years old and an avid golfer. Charles, a graduate of Tulane University, was a retired Accountant for J. Ray McDermott and Gulf South Bank. He was a parishioner of St. Anthony Church and had generously contributed his time and talents there through the years including daily devotion. He was a Eucharistic Minister, a church commentator and was formerly President of the St. Anthony Parish Council. On May 7, 2000, Tee received the Order of St. Louis Medallion in recognition of great dedication and years of service to his church. Charles was in the Merchant Marines, the United States Army and served during the Korean Conflict. Beloved husband of 51 years to Marilyn Lapeyronnie Blanchard. Son of the late Thomas O. Blanchard and Edna Weiser Blanchard. Father of Stephen Blanchard, Sheryl Blanchard Humphreys and husband, William, Charles Blanchard, Jr. and the late Thomas Blanchard. Brother of the late Thomas E. Blanchard. Relatives and friends of the family, also employees of J. Ray McDermott and Gulf South Bank are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated on Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 924 Monroe St., Gretna, LA. Interment will follow services in Hook & Ladder Cemetery, Gretna, LA. Visitation on Wednesday - 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA.