Obituary of Jeremiah G. Blanch

Jeremiah G. "Jerry" Blanch Keeseville - Jeremiah G. "Jerry" Blanch, 66, of Cedar Court, Keeseville died Monday, June 15, 2009 at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh surrounded by his loving family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Lyon Mountain, January 28, 1943 the son of Jeremiah G. and Margaret O. (Jenkins) Blanch. Jerry, as he was fondly referred, was an avid NASCAR fan, especially collecting the scale model cars. He loved the Eagle and enjoyed the free spirit the Eagle represented, collecting figurines and taking pictures of them. Jerry also enjoyed camping and fishing. He was a Marine Vet and received the Purple Heart. He was a member of the North Country Vietnam Veterans Association Post #1 in Plattsburgh. He is survived by his wife, Regina Douglas-Blanch whom he married October 11, 2002 in Keeseville; one son, Jerry Aylward of Snowhill, NC; one step-son, Joseph Brelia of Keeseville; two step-daughters, Brenda Lamoy and husband Glen of Peru, and Suzanne Burnett and husband David of Cayuga; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and twin infant daughters. A memorial service will be held Friday, June 19, 2009 at 11am at the Hamilton Funeral Home, 124 Clinton Street in Keeseville with Rev. Alan D. Shnob, pastor of St. Augustine's Church in Peru officiating. Donations in his memory may be made to the Adirondack Humane Society, 134 Idaho Ave., Plattsburgh, NY 12903 or the North Country Vietnam Veterans Association Post #1, PO Box 1161, Plattsburgh, NY 12901. Arrangements are in the care of the Hamilton Funeral Home, 124 Clinton Street, Keeseville. 834-7667