James Richard Blanchard, 71 of Orlando passed away September 17, 2008. He was born in Milford, Massachusetts and retired from the U.S. Navy having served during the Vietman War. He later went to work for Walt Disney Resort and retired as a chef.
He is survived by his wife, Lesley Blanchard of Orlando; sons, Troy and Turner Blanchard both of Orlando; sisters, Helen Thomas of Springfield, IL and Priscilla McMillan of Sun City, TX and 3 grandchildren.