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Claude Blanchard Obituary

Claude W. Blanchard, Jr. MT. PLEASANT - The relatives and friends of Mr. And Mrs. Claude W. Blanchard, Jr are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM Monday, August 9, 2010, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. The Rosary will be recited this Sunday afternoon at the James A McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. at 5:00 PM. The family will receive friends immediately after until 8:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Bishop England High School Athletic Department at 363 Seven Farms Road, Charleston, SC 29492. Arrangements by James A. McAlister, Inc. 766-1365. Mr. Blanchard's guest book may be signed online at www.jamesamcalister.com. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Aug. 8, 2010.

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August 9, 2010

We are saddened by the news of Claude's passing. We enjoyed having Claude and Mary as neighbors and still share many fond memories of those years. Please know our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Doug and Kathy Dix, Horry County

Betty Condon Morehead Koester

August 8, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

August 8, 2010

With Deepest sympathy to The Blanchard Family.My prayers are for Mr. Blanchard who sponsored our little league baseball team in the 1960'S west of the ashley . Paul Ferrara and family.member Blessed Sacrament Church.

Winifred White Dworschak

August 8, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are wth all of you. I enjoyed being around Mr. B as he was always so warm to everyone in his presence. Winifred

Billy Oltmann

August 8, 2010

To the Blanchard family,
My deepest sympathy for your family at this time. Claude was truly a remarkable man and friend and will always be remembered for his kindness and compassion.

Billy Oltmann
Holcim, Inc

August 7, 2010

Dear Mrs. Blanchard, Joy, Stephen, and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Blanchard's passing. I will always remember him and his big smile and words of encouragement up in the bleachers during the many volleyball and basketball games we played at BE! Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Love to you all -
Elizabeth (Latto) Wade

August 7, 2010

very sorry to hear of claude's passing we had such a good time working together when he was with sandlapper const.i can share a word he help me with when my father passes a way... he was looking for me to bid a job and i was having a hard time getting over my fathers death and he said... mickey you have to get it together the world don't stop turning just because you're dad died so come in and get to biding these jobs ....that did help me ....he was a good man ...may god bless each and every one in the blanchard family...mickey murray ( colorcrafters )

August 7, 2010

Claudie and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Your dad was a wonderful man and will be missed by all who knew him. Love to you all
Cecile O'Neill Eck

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