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Roland Blanchard Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Aug. 4 to Aug. 5, 2014.

Roland J. Blanchard, 69 of Belle Rose passed away Sunday, August 3, 2014, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. He never met a stranger and always had a smile on his face. Roland was a member of St. Jules Catholic Church, and enjoyed helping with Allons Manger and the food bank, he was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, and Cajun Chef's. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 6, 2014, 9:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at St. Jules Catholic Church with Rev. Andrew Merrick, celebrant. Entombment will be in St. Jules Mausoleum under the direction of Ourso Funeral Home, Donaldsonville. Survivors include his mother; Therese Cedotal Blanchard, his sisters; Isabelle Mabile, Elsie Webre and husband David, half-sisters; Cecile Mabile and husband Carroll, and Shirleen Landry, several nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; Claude J. Blanchard, grandparents; Simon and Cecile Simoneaux Blanchard, and Eugene and Adele Hue Cedotal. The family would like to give special thanks to everyone who cared for him throughout his illness. Please visit www.oursodonaldsonville.com to sign the online register book.

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August 6, 2014

Janet Sedotal

Always a smile and a hand shake from this gentleman. You are now at peace with your father. Never will you be forgotten Roland. Rest with the angels and God. Janet Sedotal

August 5, 2014

Joyce Bordelon

My sincere sympathy to Roland's family. I pray that God bless you all at this sad time. Roland will be missed by all that knew him. Joyce Cavaliere Bordelon

August 5, 2014

Elsie and Belle: I was so sorry to hear about Roland. He was a special person and will be greatly missed. I feel privileged to have known such a wonderful and great man. Sue LeBoeuf

August 5, 2014

Clara Lomas

I will always Love you Roland .

August 5, 2014

You will be greatly missed.
Staff of Port Allen Care Center

August 5, 2014

Cecile and Shirleen....our condolences from all of us

Curtis Dille and family

August 5, 2014

Margie Rodrigue Templet

Isabelle,
My sympathy to you and your family on Roland's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

August 5, 2014

Fr. Bayhi

Dear David and Elsie,
Please now that you are in my prayers and mass intentions. Roland was a kind, simple man who was always willing to help. I am on retreat and cannot be there, know that you are in my prayers.
Fr. Bayhi

August 4, 2014

Josie, Maggie, & Dodie

Our deepest sympathy & prayers to all!!! He will be missed dearly!!!!

August 4, 2014

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August 4, 2014

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