Elizabeth Blanchard

WATERBURY- Elizabeth M. Blanchard, 57, was called home by God on August 24, 2016. She was the wife of Gene Blanchard.

Mrs. Blanchard was born August 14, 1959 in Portugal. She was the daughter of Maria and Manuel Cardoso.

Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Shana and her husband Nicholas Smith of Wolcott, and Nicole Blanchard and her fiancé Antae Pinto of Waterbury; her sister Ana and her husband Joe Ruela of Naugatuck; three grandchildren Frankie, Antae, and Armani; and many friends and family who loved her very much.

Arrangements- A Funeral Mass for Mrs. Blanchard will be held 10 A.M, Friday, September 2, 2016 at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 2071 Baldwin St, Waterbury, CT 06706. Family and friends are asked to meet directly at the church. The Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Waterbury, 9 Holmes Ave, 06710 is assisting with the arrangements.