Phyllis Blanchard

Phyllis Warner Blanchard of Danville died early Wednesday morning, Oct. 26, 2016 at the age of 91.  She had resided at The Pines in Lyndonville since 2010.

She was born in Orleans, Vermont on May 26, 1925, daughter to the late Urban and Lillian (Emerson) Warner.  She and her husband Jack met in first grade and enjoyed a lifetime of love.

A graduate of Orleans High School, she continued her education at Bryant & Stratton Secretarial School in Boston, Larson Junior College in Hamden, CT and Ursinus College in Collegeville, PA.

Phyllis worked as a private secretary and received her B.A. in English while raising her children.  She taught English and Latin at the Kimberton Farms School in Pennsylvania.  The family summered in Danby, Vermont many years.

Phyllis was an avid gardener; she loved spending time caring for and harvesting her flowers, vegetables and berries.  After returning to Vermont in 1985, Phyllis became a vendor at local farmer’s markets where she was known as “The Pie Lady”.  Phyllis also enjoyed making jams, weaving baskets, and collecting antiques.  She had a deep appreciation for the beauty of Vermont and was a member of the 251 club as well as the Danville United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Harry ‘Jack’ Blanchard; children Mark, David and Jamie; grandchildren Stacey, Ashley, Javin, Miranda, Hannah, Sheldon, and Nigel; many nieces, nephews and her lifelong best friend, Dorothy (Domina) Willard.

Funeral services will be held in Danville on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 11 a.m. at the Danville United Methodist Church (89 Park Street) with the pastor Sue Mackay officiating the service.

Memorial contributions could be directed to The Vermont Food Bank, 33 Parker Rd., Barre VT 05641, or to the Danville Senior Meals Site.

Memories and condolences may be shared at www.saylesfh.com.