Obituary for Stanley J. Blanchfield
Stanley J. Blanchfield, 90, of DeWitt, NY, passed away on November 10, 2019. Stan was born in Springfield, MA on March 31, 1929. He was the son of the late Stanley and Priscilla Blanchfield. He attended high school in Springfield, MA graduated in June, 1946 and joined the U.S. Marine Corps for two years.
Following his discharge, he was employed by the Smith & Wesson Company. He later entered the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy in Boston. His college education was interrupted when he was called back to the Marines for the Korean War.
After discharge, he returned to college and graduated in 1954. After working for pharmacies he joined Bristol Laboratories and spent 35 years in Boston, New York City and Syracuse, NY and retired in 1989 as Director of Sales Development. He continued for several years as a sales consultant in the industry.
Stan is preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Priscilla and Helen.
He is survived by the love of his life, Margaret (Berry) Blanchfield; three children, Dr. James Blanchfield (Sharon) of Fayetteville, NY, Diane Blanchfield of Charlotte, NC and Maureen Pierret (Peter) of Fayetteville, NY; six grandchildren, Daniel Blanchfield of Orlando, FL, Mary Hanley (Chase) of Atlanta, GA, Patrick Pierret of Chicago, IL, Timothy Pierret of Indianapolis, IN, Kevin Blanchfield of Orlando, FL, and Clare Pierret of Fayetteville, NY.
Stan was an active volunteer at SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) for 21 years and at Holy Cross Church in DeWitt in a variety of activities, including as lecturer, bereavement server, and Parish Council President. He also helped in coaching basketball at the school.
Stan was an active tennis player for many years as well as golfer at Drumlin’s Country Club. He loved playing bridge with some close friends and family. He was an enthusiastic sports fan of Boston teams and Notre Dame University. Vacationing was spent in Florida and traveling on cruises with his wife Marge and friends. Most of all, he enjoyed spending much time with his family who were the pride of his life.
Calling hours will be held from 4-6 pm on Thursday at Eaton-Tubbs Fayetteville Chapel, 7191 E Genesee St, Fayetteville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am on Friday at Holy Cross Church, 4112 E. Genesee St, DeWitt. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in DeWitt.
The family wishes to thank the staff at The Nottingham RHCF for their kind and compassionate care.
Contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
Following his discharge, he was employed by the Smith & Wesson Company. He later entered the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy in Boston. His college education was interrupted when he was called back to the Marines for the Korean War.
After discharge, he returned to college and graduated in 1954. After working for pharmacies he joined Bristol Laboratories and spent 35 years in Boston, New York City and Syracuse, NY and retired in 1989 as Director of Sales Development. He continued for several years as a sales consultant in the industry.
Stan is preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Priscilla and Helen.
He is survived by the love of his life, Margaret (Berry) Blanchfield; three children, Dr. James Blanchfield (Sharon) of Fayetteville, NY, Diane Blanchfield of Charlotte, NC and Maureen Pierret (Peter) of Fayetteville, NY; six grandchildren, Daniel Blanchfield of Orlando, FL, Mary Hanley (Chase) of Atlanta, GA, Patrick Pierret of Chicago, IL, Timothy Pierret of Indianapolis, IN, Kevin Blanchfield of Orlando, FL, and Clare Pierret of Fayetteville, NY.
Stan was an active volunteer at SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) for 21 years and at Holy Cross Church in DeWitt in a variety of activities, including as lecturer, bereavement server, and Parish Council President. He also helped in coaching basketball at the school.
Stan was an active tennis player for many years as well as golfer at Drumlin’s Country Club. He loved playing bridge with some close friends and family. He was an enthusiastic sports fan of Boston teams and Notre Dame University. Vacationing was spent in Florida and traveling on cruises with his wife Marge and friends. Most of all, he enjoyed spending much time with his family who were the pride of his life.
Calling hours will be held from 4-6 pm on Thursday at Eaton-Tubbs Fayetteville Chapel, 7191 E Genesee St, Fayetteville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am on Friday at Holy Cross Church, 4112 E. Genesee St, DeWitt. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in DeWitt.
The family wishes to thank the staff at The Nottingham RHCF for their kind and compassionate care.
Contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.