Mary Margaret Blanchard

Montpelier, VT

Mary Margaret Blanchard, 63, of Montpelier, VT passed away at Central Vermont Medical Center on May 6, 2024, after a sudden illness, in the presence of her husband.

Mary was born to her parents James Howell and Florence (Washburn) Howell in Riverside California on July 11, 1960.

Mary attended schools in Randolph, VT and graduated from Randolph Union High School in 1978.

Mary married the love of her life Brian Blanchard on November 12, 1982 and they had one daughter, Sally.

Mary liked doing needlework and reading or watching romance and ghost stories; she relished stories about love and families. Mary was a nostalgic soul and enjoyed spending time with her own family, whom she loved deeply, and reminiscing about days gone by. She was always herself, as in the words of her favorite celebrity, Kermit the Frog: "I am green and it'll do fine, it's beautiful, and I think it's what I want to be."

Mary is survived by her loving husband Brian Blanchard of Montpelier, VT, daughter Sally Blanchard-O'Brien and her husband Sean O'Brien of Burlington, VT. She is also survived by her three sisters, Linda Horton of Waterloo, IA, Charlotte Holmquist of Rochester, VT, and Paula Davis of Alexandria, VA. Mary also is survived by many cherished nieces and nephews.

Mary was predeceased by her parents James Howell and Florence Howell, and her brother James Howell, Jr.

Arrangements are in the care of Guare and Sons Funeral Home of Montpelier, VT.

In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the National Alliance on Mental Illness at www.nami.org.

A funeral service remembering Mary's life will be held on May 14, 2024 at 1:00 pm at Guare and Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier, VT.  A reception will be held following the service at the Capitol City Grange, 6612 VT-12, Berlin.

An intimate family burial will be held privately at the Veterans Cemetery in Randolph, VT at a later date.

Those wishing to express online condolences and memories may do so at www.guareandsons.com.