Jacqueline “Jackie” M. Blanchard

Naples — Jacqueline "Jackie" Michaud Blanchard of Port Orange, Fla. and Naples, Maine, passed away at the home of her daughter Brenda and husband Wayne Chaplin in Naples on July 31, 2012. She was born in Lewiston on March 25, 1921. For many years Jackie and her husband Roger owned and operated Blanchard's Anchorage and Bayview Cabins located in Naples. She was a member of Twin City #160 UCT of America and a Past President of the Ladies Social Club. Jackie will be remembered for the many beautiful afghans and sweaters she knitted for her family, as well as for her love and enjoyment of a game of Bingo.

Jackie was predeceased by her husband of 58 yrs. in April of 2001 and her only sister Constance Pleau. She is survived by her daughter Brenda and husband Wayne Chaplin of Naples; a son Robert Blanchard and wife Diane of Auburn; a daughter Cynthia and husband Douglas Larrabee of Mechanic Falls; eight grandchildren and spouses; 12 great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren and a special family dog, Amber.

The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the staff at Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice of Lewiston as well as to Odyssey Hospice of Daytona Beach, Fla. The love and compassion shown to our mother was greatly appreciated. We would like to thank three special caregivers, Winnie, Bev and Trish.

A time of visitation will be held from 2 to 2:30 p.m., with a funeral to follow at 2:30 p.m. on Wed. Aug. 8, 2012 at Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Rd., Casco. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Androscogin Home Care & Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. Online condolences may be left for the family at hallfuneralhomeinc.com