Lisa L. "Trudel" Blanchette Obituary (1961

DERRY, NH - Lisa L. (Trudel) Blanchette, 47, a resident of Derry, NH, died Monday, September 21st. She was the beloved wife of Donald J. Blanchette, with whom she would have celebrated her 5th wedding anniversary on September 22nd. She was born in Lowell on November 29, 1961, and she was a daughter of the late Gilbert and Margaret (Mullen) Trudel. She received her early education in Lowell schools and she was a graduate of St. Joseph Regional High School in Lowell, class of 1980. In her early years, Mrs. Blanchette was employed in the banking industry for 15 years. She was also a licensed insurance agent and was an assisted living aide. More recently, she spent her time tending to the needs of her home and family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. In her free time she enjoyed reading, spending time with her grandchildren, and traveling, especially to Outer Banks in the Carolina's. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Cailyn M. Carbonneau, and Cathryn R. Cox, both of Virginia; five grandchildren, Kylie Carbonneau, Leah Carbonneau, Gabrielle Carbonneau, Dolan J. Clark, and Nicholas J. Blanchette; a brother, Steve Trudel and his wife Alice of Hampstead, NH; four sisters, Carol White and her husband John of Lowell, Renee LaBonte and her husband Michael of Methuen, Joanne Dubie and her husband Bill of Hollis, NH, and Diane Webber and her husband Tom of Tyngsboro; and many nieces and nephews. It being her wishes calling hours have been omitted. A private Funeral Service was held on Friday Sept. 25th. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Lisa L. Blanchette Memorial Fund, C/O Trisha Paradise, Citizens Bank, 173 Elm St, Milford NH 03055. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Ave., DRACUT. For online condolences please use the icon below.