Theresa "Tes" Blanchette
May 1, 1923 - March 21, 2022
Dover, DE – L. Theresa “Tes” Blanchette, 98, of Dover, formerly of Portsmouth, NH, died March 21, 2022 at Westminster Village in Dover where she has resided since 2015. She was born May 1, 1923 in Biddeford, ME, the daughter of the late Charles and Julia (Smith) Soucy. She graduated from Portsmouth High School with the Class of 1941. Mrs. Blanchette was employed as a secretary in the guidance department at Portsmouth High School for 25 years. She was a former communicant of Corpus Christi Parish in Portsmouth for many years. Tes was a prolific gardener and the grounds at her home enhanced the Elwyn Park neighborhood. Tes moved to Dover, DE in 2015 to be near her daughter after many years living in Portsmouth. She shared 68 years of marriage with her husband Herman M. Blanchette who predeceased her in 2012. She was also predeceased by her daughter Sheila Berggren in 2008 and her brother George Soucy. She leaves two daughters, Sandra FitzGerald and husband James of Downingtown, PA, Gail Hudson and husband Richard of Milton, DE, five grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 12 noon, Saturday April 23, 2022 in the Calvary Cemetery, Portsmouth, NH. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association to continue researching for a cure for Dementia. Arrangements are by the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, Hampton, NH.
Dover, DE – L. Theresa “Tes” Blanchette, 98, of Dover, formerly of Portsmouth, NH, died March 21, 2022 at Westminster Village in Dover where she has resided since 2015. She was born May 1, 1923 in Biddeford, ME, the daughter... View Obituary & Service Information