Gary J. Blanchard, age 63, of Quinebaug, died Monday, August 18, 2014 at Harrington Health Care at Hubbard in Webster, after a long illness.

He leaves his wife of 43 years, Darlene T. (Bertrand) Blanchard of Quinebaug; two daughters, Renee C. Wolak and her husband John of Webster, Lisa M. Rousseau and her husband Jason of Southbridge; one sister, Cynthia LaRochelle of Oxford; two grandchildren, Jake G. and Jenna M. Rousseau, both of Southbridge.  He was predeceased by two brothers, Robert Blanchard of Oxford and Paul Blanchard of Webster.

Gary was born in Worcester, son of the late Paul and Dorothy (Wilson) Blanchard and lived in Oxford before moving to Thompson-Quinebaug 32 years ago.  He was a truck driver for many years at Mass Container and was a member of the Teamsters Union.  Gary enjoyed playing pool, his guitar, fishing and sports cars.

Calling hours are Thursday, August 21, 2014, from 5:00-7:00 pm in the Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School Street, Webster, with a prayer service at 6:45 pm.  Kindly omit flowers.  Donations can be made to the Joslin Diabetes Center, One Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215.  A guest book is available at www.shaw-majercik.com.