Gerald Joseph Blanchard

Breaux Bridge - A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, July 20, 2020, at Pellerin Funeral Home in Breaux Bridge for Gerald Joseph Blanchard, 81, who passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at St. Agnes Healthcare & Rehab Center. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the funeral home from 9:00 am until the time of service. Deacon Marcel "Butch" Hebert will officiate at the Memorial Service. Inurnment will follow at St. Bernard Cemetery No. 2 in Breaux Bridge. Gerald honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He was an avid LSU football fan and he loved going on cruises with his wife, Anita, going to the casino, and playing golf. Gerald enjoyed spending time with his family, but more importantly he looked forward to drinking coffee everyday with his best friend, Simon Marks. Gerald will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Anita Blanchard; four sons, Dexter Blanchard, Lynn Blanchard, Dean Blanchard and Jude Blanchard; brother, Vernon "Sukit" Blanchard; sister, Agnes Blanchard; best friend, Simon Marks; seven grandchildren, Zachary Blanchard, Georgia Blanchard, Tyler Blanchard, Austin Blanchard, Marley Blanchard, Mckenzie Blanchard, and Josh Blanchard. He was preceded in death by his father, Alberie Blanchard; mother, Octavie Dumatrait Blanchard; and five brothers, Cecil Blanchard, Ernest Blanchard, Darrell "Black" Blanchard, Sam Blanchard, and Alvin "T White" Blanchard. Honorary Pallbearer will be Simon Marks. Pellerin Funeral Home of Breaux Bridge, 211 Berard St., Breaux Bridge, LA 70517, (337-332-2111) is in charge of arrangements.