Alan E. Blakeman, long-time Montpelier resident, died on Saturday, May 7, 2016, at The Arbors in Shelburne VT. He was born on May 12, 1934, in East Orange, New Jersey, to Robert D. and Mable Karges Blakeman. The family later moved to Ridgewood NJ where Alan attended school and graduated from Ridgewood High School. After graduating from the College of Wooster in Ohio, Alan taught at Doylestown (OH) High School for a year and then enlisted in the U. S. Army. He served with the Signal Corp in West Berlin. Following discharge in 1959, Alan became a member of the faculty at Montpelier High School where he continued teaching until retirement in 1995. In addition to teaching economics, history, and geography Alan had many extra-curricular responsibilities including advisor to the Student Council and Scholars' Bowl and coaching assistant for the track team. After retiring, Alan worked part-time at the Chittenden Trust Company and the State Welcome Center. Alan married Joanne Murray, another MHS teacher, on August 13, 1960, at Bethany Church in Montpelier. They raised three daughters and a son and have 7 grandchildren and one great-grandson. Alan was a member of Bethany Church, serving as President of the congregation and on many boards and committees over the years. He was interested in civic affairs and was on the Planning Commission for several years, followed by a number of terms on the Development Review Board. Alan was a past member of the Montpelier Jaycees and the Montpelier Kiwanis Club. He was an active volunteer for many local events including the Mountaineers baseball team. Alan loved his family and community. Mr. B could be seen walking around town almost daily and was known for his interesting ties and love of conversation. He treasured time with his children and grandchildren who are so thankful for his presence in their lives. Alan is survived by his wife of 55 years, Joanne Blakeman; daughters, Jennifer and her husband, Michael Barlow; Patricia and her husband, Christopher Turley; Judith and her husband, Lane McElree; and son Derek Blakeman and his wife, Heidi (Einolf). He also leaves his grandchildren Peter Turley and his wife, Chelsea (Hall); Alyssa Turley; George Barlow; Alan Barlow; Sarah McElree; Daniel Blakeman and Charles Blakeman; and great-grandson, Christopher John (CJ) Turley. He was pre-deceased by his parents, brother, Robert K. Blakeman and sister-in-law, Cynthia McGlynn. Visiting hours will be from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10, at Guare and Son Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier VT 05602. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 11th at Bethany Church, 115 Main Street in Montpelier. Donations in Alan's memory may be made to Bethany Church. On-line condolences may be sent to www.guareandsons.com