Lawrence Anthony BLANCHARD

Lawrence "Larry" Anthony Blanchard, 62, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:40 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2005.Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery.He is survived by his wife of 44 ½ years, Bertha Chauvin Blanchard of Chauvin; three daughters, Veronica Blanchard, Fredia B. Parfait and husband, Blaine Parfait Sr., of Chauvin and Tammy B. Boudreaux and husband, Timmy Boudreaux of Houma; one brother, Norman Blanchard of Chauvin; one sister, Jean B. Authement of Chauvin; seven grandchildren, Jenna Dupre, Tony Fanguy and companion, Roxanne Pellegrin, Brock Fanguy, Joey Fanguy, Brad Boudreaux, Nick Boudreaux and wife, Sandy, and Tiffany Boudreaux; one great-grandchild, Trent Fanguy; seven step-grandchildren, Kailyn, Bethanie, Britanie, Blaine Jr., Bryson, Brandon and Blayna Parfait; and two step-great-grandchildren, Katie Miller and Gavin Cato.He was preceded in death by his parents, Magnus Blanchard and Lizzie Lapeyrouse Blanchard; his grandparents, Zilda Price Blanchard and Joseph Blanchard; and one brother, Dale Blanchard.He was a bridge tender with Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.He enjoyed playing his guitar and love listening to classic rock. He was an accomplished dessert chef and loved sharing his works of art with his family. One of his other joys in life was his carpentry work. He also loved his church and was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather.Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.